SOFTWARE BULLETIN

INDEX

001 ULTIPOCKET
002 HARD DRIVES
003a SOFTWARE RELEASES
003c SOFTWARE RELEASES
004 ULTIPOCKET BOUNDARY (INWARD) FAULT IF FIRST BLOCK
005 EXECUTIVE UPGRADE PROBLEMS FROM VERS. 1.60 OR 1.61
006 TOOL DOOR SETUP
007 ATC TYPE 1
008 DXF (UltiDraw) FILE REQUIREMENTS
009 1.65 RAPID RESPONSE BUILDS
010 VER. 2.01 RAPID RESPONSE BUILDS
011
012
013
014
015
016
017
018
019
020
021
022
023
024
025
026
027
028
029
030
031
032

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE PROPERTY OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS INFORMATION SHALL BE

MADE BY THE RECIPIENT TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
 SOFTWARE BULLETIN

DATE: December 12, 1993 ISSUE NUMBER: 001

SUBJECT: Ultipocket Reference Number: 1459

CONTROL: Max32 & Max3 PAGE 1 OF 1

VERSION: V1.30 Max32 & V1.21 Max3

“ERROR IN BLOCK 1: POSITION OUT OF MACHINE LIMITS IN Z” ERROR OCCURS IN

ULTIPOCKET PROGRAM:

If a Pocket Boundary Data Block with Islands (with spiral inward pocket type) is the first data
block of the program, then a “MACHINE OUT OF LIMITS IN AXIS Z” error will occur.

WORKAROUND:

Insert a Position Data Block or other “dummy” Data Block which uses the same tool used in
the Pocket Boundary Data Block, if the Pocket Boundary Data Block is the first operation of
the program.

Another solution is to set the current Tool in Spindle equal to a Calibrated Tool (not necessar-
ily a tool used in the program) when Checking for Errors.

FIXED, V1.22 MAX3

FIXED, V1.40 MAX32

ORIGINATOR: David Skrzypczak

REVISED BY:

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE PROPERTY OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS INFORMATION SHALL BE

MADE BY THE RECIPIENT TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
 SOFTWARE BULLETIN

DATE: December 5, 1994 ISSUE NUMBER: 002

SUBJECT: Hard Drives SCR NUMBER: 1748

CONTROL: ULTIMAX 3 and MAX 32

VERSION: V1.00 through V1.52 PAGE 1 OF 1

Numerous Hard Drive failures, which have required a reformat of the C Drive and a reload of the Hurco Boot
Sector to repair them, have been attributed to a software fault which occurs whenever the bytes used on the
Hard Drive (C and D together) exceeds approximately 32M. This primarily affects only those Hard Drives that
are larger than 40M although there is a slight chance that it can occur in a 40M Hard Drive. In most cases, the
fault only damages the Executive on the Hard Drive but the fault has the potential of corrupting any File,
Directory, File Allocation Table, Partition Table, or Boot Sector on either the C or the D Drive.

The fault will occur during the writing of a file to the Hard Drive but may not show up until the next Control
reboot. This fault has been seen most frequently with NC customers who typically use more Hard Drive space.
After the fault occurs and the Hard Drive is repaired, the fault can occur again unless the file size in use on the
D Drive is significantly reduced.

When the fault occurs, it is recommended that the following actions be taken:
1. Obtain a bootable DOS diskette, boot DOS, and reformat the C Drive only (set the volume label to
EXECUTIVE_1)
2. Use the appropriate BOOT utility file for the Hard Drive (note that with V1.52, a universal BOOTSTRP
has been included on the Machine Configuration Disk with every machine that replaces the specific BOOT
utility files); the new command is “BOOTMERG BOOTSTRP.BIN C:”
3. Copy the HURCO.LDR file first to the C Drive (verify that it is in Cluster 2) then either copy the Executive
files to the C Drive or boot the Executive from the Floppy Drive and execute an UPGRADE EXECUTIVE
4. If this does not correct, the entire Hard Drive may need reformatted and/or repartitioned
5. Copy all unnecessary files from the D Drive to a floppy diskette for storage and delete those files from the D
Drive

SOFTWARE CORRECTION:
4M RAM or more: V1.53 for versions of ULTIMAX 3, MAX 32 Dual Axis, and MAX 32 DSP2
2M RAM: V1.31 for MAX 32 Dual Axis and MAX 32 DSP2 and V1.23 for ULTIMAX 3

ORIGINATOR: David Skrzypczak

REVISED BY:
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INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE PROPERTY OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS INFORMATION SHALL BE

MADE BY THE RECIPIENT TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
 SOFTWARE BULLETIN
HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY
One Technology Way
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0180

DATE: 09 November 1995 ISSUE NUMBER: 003

SUBJECT: Software Releases

CONTROL: Ultimax 3/486, Ultimax 3, Max 32 SCR Reference: n/a

VERSION: V1.00 thru V1.60 PAGE 1 OF 2

PURPOSE: To document the latest software versions available for each Control configuration and the
proper Engineering Document for Parameters.

DESCRIPTION:
VERSION - The version number available for each Control platform/configuration. It is always
recommended to use the most recent version for the machine/memory configuration.
MACHINES - The listing of machines that can be installed with the indicated version.
MIN MEM - The minimum RAM configuration that can be installed on the indicated machines.
MAX MEM - The maximum RAM configuration that can be installed on the indicated machines.
DATE RELEASED - The Date that the software was first made available. Each date corresponds to the
Version
PARAMETER DOCUMENT - Use the Parameter Document indicated for the version that is installed on
the machine; use the most recent Parameter Document unless otherwise indicated (note that even though
the Parameter Documents are released with a software version, not all software versions are released with a
Parameter Document).
ULTIMAX 3/486 (ISA)
Version Machines Min Max Date Released Parameter Doc
Mem Mem
V1.60 Hawk 5M, SSM BMC 40/M 4M 16M 06 Nov 95 757-4002-048,
V1.54 BMC 30/M BMC 40/50/M 26 Sep 95 Rev E
V1.53 BMC 30HT/M BMC 50/50/M 10 Apr 95 D8419E.DOC
V1.52 Hawk 5M BMC 40/M 4M 16M 02 Nov 94 757-4002-048,
BMC 30/M BMC 40/50/M Rev B
BMC 30HT/M BMC 50/50/M D8419B.DOC
V1.51 Hawk 5M 4M 16M 757-4002-048,
Rev A
D8419A.DOC
V1.52 thru V1.60 all use the same security key. To upgrade from V1.51 (or V1.52P), order 002-4136-003, Optikey Software Modifier.

ORIGINATOR: David Skrzypczak

REVISED BY:
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE PROPERTY OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS INFORMATION SHALL BE MADE
BY THE RECIPIENT TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
 ULTIMAX 3 (MULTIBUS)
Version Machines Min Max Date Released Parameter Doc
Mem Mem
V1.60 BMC 20-50 4M 8M 06 Nov 95 757-4002-029
V1.54 MD1 26 Sep 95 Rev C
V1.53 VSX 10 Apr 95 D8310C.DOC
V1.40 27 May 94
V1.23 BMC 20-50 2M 8M 16 Jan 95 757-4002-029
V1.22 MD1 02 Nov 93 Rev A
V1.21 VSX 19 May 93 D8310A.DOC
V1.20 02 Feb 93
V1.14 BMC 20-50 2M 8M 02 Feb 93 none available
V1.13 10 Dec 92
V1.12 01 Nov 92
V1.11 09 Nov 92
V1.10 16 Oct 92
V1.00 13 Dec 91
V1.52 thru V1.60 all use the same security key. To upgrade from V1.14-V1.40, order 002-4136-003.

MAX 32 DUAL AXIS

Version Machines Min Max Date Released Parameter Doc
Mem Mem
V1.54 BMC 20-50 (all) 4M 8M 26 Sep 95 757-4002-031
V1.53 KM3/3P (all) 11 Apr 95 Rev D
V1.40 KM5P 27 May 94 D8267D.DOC
V1.31 BMC 20-50 (all) 2M 8M 16 Jan 95 757-4002-031
V1.30 KM3/3P (all) 25 Oct 93 Rev B
KM5P D8267B.DOC
V1.21 BMC 20-50 (all) 2M 8M 19 May 93
KM3/3P (V2)
KM5P
V1.20 BMC 20-50 (all) 2M 8M 02 Feb 93
V1.53 thru V1.54 all use the same security key. To upgrade from V1.20-V1.40, order 002-4136-003.

MAX 32 DSP2
Version Machines Min Max Date Released Parameter Doc
Mem Mem
V1.54 BMC 20-50 (all) 4M 8M 26 Sep 95 757-4002-034
V1.53 KM3/3P (all) 11 Apr 95 Rev C
KM5P 27 May 94 D8271C.DOC
V1.40 BMC 20-50 (V2) 4M 8M 27 May 94 757-4002-034
KM3/3P (V2) Rev C
KM5P D8271C.DOC
V1.31 BMC 20-50 (V2) 2M 8M 16 Jan 95 757-4002-034
V1.30 25 Oct 93 Rev A
D8271A.DOC
V1.53 thru V1.54 all use the same security key. To upgrade from V1.30 thru V1.40, order 002-4136-003.

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 SOFTWARE BULLETIN
HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY
One Technology Way
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0180

DATE: 09 November 1995 ISSUE NUMBER: 003-A

SUBJECT: Software Releases

CONTROL: Ultimax 3/486, Ultimax 3, Max 32 SCR Reference: n/a

VERSION: V1.00 thru V1.60 PAGE 1 OF 2

PURPOSE: To document the latest software versions available for each Control configuration and the
proper Engineering Document for Parameters.

DESCRIPTION:
VERSION - The version number available for each Control platform/configuration. It is always
recommended to use the most recent version for the machine/memory configuration.
MACHINES - The listing of machines that can be installed with the indicated version.
MIN MEM - The minimum RAM configuration that can be installed on the indicated machines.
MAX MEM - The maximum RAM configuration that can be installed on the indicated machines.
DATE RELEASED - The Date that the software was first made available. Each date corresponds to the
Version
PARAMETER DOCUMENT - Use the Parameter Document indicated for the version that is installed on
the machine; use the most recent Parameter Document unless otherwise indicated (note that even though
the Parameter Documents are released with a software version, not all software versions are released with a
Parameter Document).

ORIGINATOR: David Skrzypczak

REVISED BY:
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE PROPERTY OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS INFORMATION SHALL BE MADE
BY THE RECIPIENT TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
 ULTIMAX 3/486 (ISA)
Version Machines Min Max Date Released Parameter Doc
Mem Mem
V1.60 Hawk 5M, SSM BMC 40/M 4M 16M 06 Nov 95 757-4002-048,
V1.54 BMC 30/M BMC 40/50/M 26 Sep 95 Rev E
V1.53 BMC 30HT/M BMC 50/50/M 10 Apr 95 D8419F.DOC
V1.52 Hawk 5M BMC 40/M 4M 16M 02 Nov 94 757-4002-048,
BMC 30/M BMC 40/50/M Rev B
BMC 30HT/M BMC 50/50/M D8419B.DOC
V1.51 Hawk 5M 4M 16M 757-4002-048,
Rev A
D8419A.DOC
V1.52 thru V1.60 all use the same security key. To upgrade from V1.51 (or V1.52P), order 002-4136-003, Optikey Software Modifier.

ULTIMAX 3 (MULTIBUS)
Version Machines Min Max Date Released Parameter Doc
Mem Mem
V1.60 BMC 20-50 4M 8M 06 Nov 95 757-4002-029
V1.54 MD1 26 Sep 95 Rev C
V1.53 VSX 10 Apr 95 D8310C.DOC
V1.40 27 May 94
V1.23 BMC 20-50 2M 8M 16 Jan 95 757-4002-029
V1.22 MD1 02 Nov 93 Rev A
V1.21 VSX 19 May 93 D8310A.DOC
V1.20 02 Feb 93
V1.14 BMC 20-50 2M 8M 02 Feb 93 none available
V1.13 10 Dec 92
V1.12 01 Nov 92
V1.11 09 Nov 92
V1.10 16 Oct 92
V1.00 13 Dec 91
V1.52 thru V1.60 all use the same security key. To upgrade from V1.14-V1.40, order 002-4136-003.

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 MAX 32 DUAL AXIS
Version Machines Min Max Date Released Parameter Doc
Mem Mem
V1.60 BMC 20-50 (all) 4M 8M 08 Dec 95 757-4002-031
V1.54 KM3/3P (all) 26 Sep 95 Rev D
V1.53 KM5P 11 Apr 95 D8267D.DOC
V1.40 27 May 94
V1.31 BMC 20-50 (all) 2M 8M 16 Jan 95 757-4002-031
V1.30 KM3/3P (all) 25 Oct 93 Rev B
KM5P D8267B.DOC
V1.21 BMC 20-50 (all) 2M 8M 19 May 93
KM3/3P (V2)
KM5P
V1.20 BMC 20-50 (all) 2M 8M 02 Feb 93
V1.53 thru V1.54 all use the same security key. To upgrade from V1.20-V1.40, order 002-4136-003.

MAX 32 DSP2
Version Machines Min Max Date Released Parameter Doc
Mem Mem
V1.60 BMC 20-50 (all) 4M 8M 08 Dec 95 757-4002-034
V1.54 KM3/3P (all) 26 Sep 95 Rev C
V1.53 KM5P 11 Apr 95 D8271C.DOC
V1.40 BMC 20-50 (V2) 4M 8M 27 May 94 757-4002-034
KM3/3P (V2) Rev C
KM5P D8271C.DOC
V1.31 BMC 20-50 (V2) 2M 8M 16 Jan 95 757-4002-034
V1.30 25 Oct 93 Rev A
D8271A.DOC
V1.53 thru V1.54 all use the same security key. To upgrade from V1.30 thru V1.40, order 002-4136-003.

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 SOFTWARE BULLETIN
HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY
One Technology Way
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0180

DATE: 12 September 1996 ISSUE NUMBER: 003-C

SUBJECT: Software Releases

CONTROL: Ultimax 3/486, Ultimax 3, Max 32, PC SCR Reference: n/a

VERSION: V1.00 thru V1.70 PAGE 1 OF 3

PURPOSE: To document the latest software versions available for each Control configuration and the
proper Engineering Document for Parameters.

DESCRIPTION: The software versions are grouped in the following tables by system (Ultimax 3, Max 32
Dual Axis, and Max32 DSP). The versions are listed in each of the tables by Machine, Min Mem, Max
Mem, Date Released, and Parameter Document.

VERSION - The version number available for each Control platform/configuration. It is always
recommended to use the most recent version for the machine/memory configuration.

MACHINES - The listing of machines that can be installed with the indicated version.

MIN MEM - The minimum RAM configuration that can be installed on the indicated machines.

MAX MEM - The maximum RAM configuration that can be installed on the indicated machines. Note that
ISA machines can now be installed with up to 64M of memory.

DATE RELEASED - The Date that the software was first made available. Each date corresponds to the
Version

PARAMETER DOCUMENT - Use the Parameter Document indicated for the version that is installed on
the machine; use the most recent Parameter Document unless otherwise indicated (note that even
though the Parameter Documents are released with a software version, not all software versions are
released with a Parameter Document).

ORIGINATOR: David Skrzypczak

REVISED BY: David Skrzypczak
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE PROPERTY OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS INFORMATION SHALL BE MADE
BY THE RECIPIENT TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
 ULTIMAX 3/486 (ISA)
Version Machines Min Max Date Released Parameter Doc
Mem Mem
V1.70 Hawk 5M, SSM BMC 40/M 4M 64M 17 Oct 96 757-4002-048,
BMC 30/M BMC 40/50/M Rev H
BMC 30HT/M BMC 50/50/M D8419H.DOC
V1.63 Hawk 5M, SSM BMC 40/M 4M 64M 12 Sep 96 757-4002-048,
V1.62 BMC 30/M BMC 40/50/M 02 Aug 96 Rev H
V1.61 BMC 30HT/M BMC 50/50/M 04 Mar 96 D8419H.DOC
V1.60 06 Nov 95
V1.54 26 Sep 95
V1.53 10 Apr 95
V1.52 Hawk 5M BMC 40/M 4M 64M 02 Nov 94 757-4002-048,
BMC 30/M BMC 40/50/M Rev B
BMC 30HT/M BMC 50/50/M D8419B.DOC
V1.51 Hawk 5M 4M 64M 757-4002-048,
Rev A
D8419A.DOC
V1.52 thru V1.63 all use the same security key.
V1.70 is the Industry Standard NC Option.

ULTIMAX 3 (MULTIBUS)
Version Machines Min Max Date Released Parameter Doc
Mem Mem
V1.70 BMC 20-50 4M 8M 17 Oct 96 757-4002-029
MD1 Rev C
D8310C.DOC
V1.63 BMC 20-50 4M 8M 12 Sep 96 757-4002-029
V1.62 MD1 02 Aug 96 Rev C
V1.61 VSX 04 Mar 96 D8310C.DOC
V1.60 06 Nov 95
V1.54 26 Sep 95
V1.53 10 Apr 95
V1.40 27 May 94
V1.23 BMC 20-50 2M 8M 16 Jan 95 757-4002-029
V1.22 MD1 02 Nov 93 Rev A
V1.21 VSX 19 May 93 D8310A.DOC
V1.20 02 Feb 93
V1.14 BMC 20-50 2M 8M 02 Feb 93 none available
V1.13 10 Dec 92
V1.12 01 Nov 92
V1.11 09 Nov 92
V1.10 16 Oct 92
V1.00 13 Dec 91
V1.52 thru V1.63 all use the same security key.
V1.70 is the Industry Standard NC Option.

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 MAX 32 DUAL AXIS
Version Machines Min Max Date Released Parameter Doc
Mem Mem
V1.61 BMC 20-50 (all) 4M 8M 04 Mar 96 757-4002-031
V1.60 KM3/3P (all) 08 Dec 95 Rev D
V1.54 KM5P 26 Sep 95 D8267D.DOC
V1.53 11 Apr 95
V1.40 27 May 94
V1.31 BMC 20-50 (all) 2M 8M 16 Jan 95 757-4002-031
V1.30 KM3/3P (all) 25 Oct 93 Rev B
KM5P D8267B.DOC
V1.21 BMC 20-50 (all) 2M 8M 19 May 93
KM3/3P (V2)
KM5P
V1.20 BMC 20-50 (all) 2M 8M 02 Feb 93
V1.53 thru V1.61 all use the same security key.

MAX 32 DSP2
Version Machines Min Max Date Released Parameter Doc
Mem Mem
V1.61 BMC 20-50 (all) 4M 8M 04 Mar 96 757-4002-034
V1.60 KM3/3P (all) 08 Dec 95 Rev C
V1.54 KM5P 26 Sep 95 D8271C.DOC
V1.53 11 Apr 95
V1.40 BMC 20-50 (V2) 4M 8M 27 May 94 757-4002-034
KM3/3P (V2) Rev C
KM5P D8271C.DOC
V1.31 BMC 20-50 (V2) 2M 8M 16 Jan 95 757-4002-034
V1.30 25 Oct 93 Rev A
D8271A.DOC
V1.53 thru V1.61 all use the same security key.

ULTIMAX PC/PC+
Version Date Released
V1.70 17 Oct 96
V1.55 01 Dec 95
V1.40 27 May 94
V1.30 20 Aug 93
V1.21 19 May 93
V1.21 thru V1.55 all use the same security key.

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 SOFTWARE BULLETIN
HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY
One Technology Way
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0180

DATE: 30 November 1995 ISSUE NUMBER: 004

SUBJECT: UltiPocket Boundary (Inward) Fault if First Data Block

CONTROL: Ultimax 3, Max32 SCR Reference: 1960

VERSION: V1.40 thru V1.60 PAGE 1 OF 1

DESCRIPTION: The UltiPocket problem can occur:

1. if a Hurco Conversational Data Block program begins with a Pocket Boundary Data Block that uses an
Inward Pocket Type as the first Data Block, or
2. if a Hurco Conversational Data Block program is restarted at a Pocket Boundary Data Block that uses
an Inward Pocket Type
Note that this problem does not occur if the Pocket Boundary Data Block is Outward Pocket Type or if
Pocket Boundary with Inward Pocket Type is not the first executed Data Block in Auto mode (either Run
Program or Recovery Restart).

Both situations occur as a result of the Machine location that is displayed before entering Auto mode to run
the program. For example, if the Machine is located at X=10.0 and Y=5.0 in Manual mode, in Auto the
machine will attempt to move to X=10.0 and Y=5.0 from the Part Zero before beginning the Part Program.

If this motion would be beyond the travel limits of an axis then an “out of limits” error occurs for that axis;
there is no machine motion. If this motion will fit within the travel limits then the machine moves the X and
Y axes to the Part position that was equal to the Machine position in Manual mode before entering Auto. If
Retract Clearance is programmed then the Z axis will also try to move to the Retract Clearance value.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicable only to Machining Centers with the UltiPocket option.

WORKAROUND:
1. Do not program the first Data Block of a Conversational program as a Pocket Boundary with Inward
Pocket Type. If this is required then insert a Position Data Block before the Pocket Boundary Data
Block using the same Tool.
2. When using Recovery Restart, do not select the Pocket Boundary Data Block with an Inward Pocket
Type as the Start Block. Instead, either select the previous Data Block or insert a Position Data Block
before the Pocket Boundary Data Block to be restarted and set the Start Block to the Position Data
Block.

ORIGINATOR: David Skrzypczak

REVISED BY:
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE PROPERTY OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS INFORMATION SHALL BE MADE
BY THE RECIPIENT TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
 SOFTWARE BULLETIN
HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY
One Technology Way
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0180

DATE: August 14, 1996 ISSUE NUMBER: 005

SUBJECT: Executive Upgrade Problems from V1.60 or V1.61

CONTROL: Ultimax 3 and Max32 SCR Reference:

VERSION: V1.60 and V1.61 PAGE 1 OF 1

DESCRIPTION: Recently, the Security Key used on Machining Centers was changed from the DS1255
KeyRing to the DS1410D Button style. This change required software to support both Security Keys.
Versions 1.60 and all subsequent versions are capable of supporting the new Button Security Key as well as
the old Security Key. However, a software fault was introduced in software versions V1.60 and V1.61
only which may not allow the Upgrade Executive function to complete successfully.

This only affects machines with the new Button Security Key that are currently running either V1.60 or
V1.61. Any newer software version (V1.62 or later) that is installed on a Machining Center with the
Button Security Key will have this fault corrected.

WORKAROUND: Follow the attached instruction sheet that is being released with the V1.62 Executive
(this will be released with all future Executives). Essentially, the V1.62 (or greater) Executive must be
booted from the floppy disk (so that V1.62 will be running on the Machining Center) before selecting the
Upgrade Executive function. Before this can occur, the Machine Configuration directory on the backup
diskette needs to be renamed to the version that is to be upgraded.
Alternatively, a Field Service Engineer can boot DOS and manually copy the Executives from the floppy
disks onto the Hard Drive (reference TIN 1057) and then rename the directory on the C drive to the new
version number.

ORIGINATOR: David Skrzypczak

REVISED BY:
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE PROPERTY OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS INFORMATION SHALL BE MADE
BY THE RECIPIENT TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
 SOFTWARE BULLETIN
HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY
One Technology Way
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0180

DATE: August 14, 1996 ISSUE NUMBER: 006

SUBJECT: Tool Door Setup

CONTROL: Ultimax 3 with Type 2 ATC SCR Reference:

VERSION: V1.62 or greater PAGE 1 OF 1

DESCRIPTION: A software change in V1.62 could have an affect on the Automatic Tool Change (ATC)
function on the Machining Centers with the Type 2 ATC (BMC 30/M and BMC 30/HT/M). In the normal
ATC cycle, the Tool Door opens before the magazine moves to the right.

In V1.61 or less, Ultimax checked for the Tool Door to be not closed before the magazine moved to the
right. In V1.62 or greater, Ultimax checks for the Tool Door to be opened before the magazine moves to
the right.

Though the difference appears to be subtle, the V1.61 or less Machining Centers could still execute an ATC
function if the Tool Door Open limit switch was not seen (due to incorrect setting or defect). However, an
incorrectly setup Tool Door Open limit switch would generate a Tool Door Not Open error during an ATC
function with V1.62 or greater.

ACTION: If the Tool Door Not Open error is seen for BMC 30/M and BMC 30/HT/M machines during
an ATC function with V1.62 or greater then check and adjust the Tool Door Open limit switch. Verify its
operation in ATC Diagnostics.

ORIGINATOR: David Skrzypczak

REVISED BY:
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS THE PROPERTY OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. NO REPRODUCTION OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS INFORMATION SHALL BE MADE
BY THE RECIPIENT TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ORGANIZATION WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
 SOFTWARE BULLETIN
HURCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY
One Technology Way
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0180

DATE: August 14, 1996 ISSUE NUMBER: 007-A

SUBJECT: ATC Type 1

CONTROL: Ultimax 3 with Type 1 ATC SCR Reference: 1997

VERSION: V1.62 PAGE 1 OF 1

DESCRIPTION: Any Ultimax 3 Control with an ATC Type 1 Tool Changer will not be able to complete
an automatic tool change (in Manual or Auto) from one tool in the magazine to another tool in the
magazine.

During the ATC cycle, the Previous Tool will be removed OK but the rotation of the Magazine to the Next
Tool will not stop rotating at the Next Tool position. The Z axis can descend down to Tool Change Height
with the Magazine still rotating and the Magazine will move left. After returning to the left, the Magazine
may even change directions of rotation (if it were running counter-clockwise, the direction will change to
clockwise). Emergency Stop will stop rotation but re-enabling Control Power will also resume Magazine
rotation. Only a complete Machine Power cycle will clear the output.

This software fault does not affect any Ultimax 3 ISA system with ATC Types of 0 or 2.

ACTION: Do not install V1.62 on an ATC Type 1 machine with an Ultimax 3 Control. Revert the
customer back to the previous version until the release of V1.63.

ORIGINATOR: David Skrzypczak

REVISED BY:
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
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DATE: October 3, 1997 ISSUE NUMBER: 008

SUBJECT: DXF (UltiDraw) File Requirements

CONTROL: Ultimax 3, Max 32, Ultimax PC PAGE 1 OF 1

The DXF Option (UltiDraw) for Ultimax 3, Max 32, and Ultimax PC products is compatible with any
AutoCAD Version 9 or greater or other CAD systems capable of generating DXF output. However,
AutoCAD version 13 (and greater) as well as other CAD programs have expanded CAD capabilities so that
some DXF programs created with these versions may not be able to be read into the Ultimax 3, Max 32,
and Ultimax PC products. However, all DXF programs can be made to work if the CAD programmer
observes the following guidelines.

UltiDraw supports the following DXF entity types and no others:

1. 2-dimensional ARCS
2. 2-dimensional LINES
3. 2-dimensional POLYLINES
4. 2-dimensional POINTS
5. BLOCK INSERTS
6. Text Data exploded into 2-dimensional POLYLINES

UltiDraw does not support the following DXF entity types (not exclusive as other features are added):
1. Any 3-dimensional entity
2. POLYLINE MESH surfaces
3. RULED surfaces
4. Extended Data of any type
5. Text entities
6. Postscript entities within Extended Data
7. Line thickness of any type

Other CAD programming tips to improve DXF compatibility with the UltiDraw option:
1. DXF geometries should be drawn to scale.
2. Write the data using 8 or 10 decimal places when creating the DXF file.
3. When drawing DXF geometry, try to draw the segments in the middle of the tolerance value (to
improve accuracy when the data is translated into UltiDraw).
4. If a DXF file is programmed in different units than what will be used on the machine then be sure to set
the units properly in the DXF parameter screen in Ultimax.

ORIGINATOR: David Skrzypczak

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DATE: October 9, 1997 ISSUE NUMBER: 009

SUBJECT: V1.65 Rapid Response Builds

CONTROL: Ultimax 3 PAGE 1 OF 2

In an effort to provide more expedient response to software faults, Software Engineering has released
intermediate software versions called Rapid Response Builds (RRB). The RRBs are not released versions
so, therefore, are not available through the normal part number ordering system. The RRBs are distributed
by Hurco Service only upon request to correct a particular software fault which has been corrected in the
RRB. To achieve the expedient response, RRBs will not have the in-depth testing and certification that
normally occurs with an official software release. Therefore, discretion with regard to the distribution of
the RRBs should only be limited to those customers who can benefit from the RRB corrections and should
not be widely distributed.

V1.65 RRB-1 Not distributed

MASTER PROGRAM V1.65-042097
Not distributed to any customers due to rough Incremental Jog.

V1.65 RRB-2
MASTER PROGRAM V1.65-052097
• The second Rigid Tap of a program containing a Rigid Tap, a tool change, then another Rigid Tap
will now function properly. Spindle would oscillate during second Rigid Tap.
• To achieve chip-to-chip ATC time of 9 seconds or less for ATC Type 2 machines, the Tool Door
will close as the axes and Spindle motion begins rather than waiting for the Tool Door to close
before the Spindle and Z axis motion starts at the end of the Tool Change cycle.
• Machines with Siemens Spindles will now disable SOR at the end of an ATC in Manual Mode. This
could have caused the Spindle to re-orient if the Spindle was forced out of position.
• Machines with Siemens Spindles now disable SOR after running a program with a Position block
(with a different tool) as the last data block (after doing a Tap) while having the Tool Change
Position parameter set to YES. This could have caused the Spindle to drift if the Spindle drive is
not completely balanced. SOR is disabled properly in all other programs.
• Corrected the “Internal Motion Control Error, Code = 2”.
• The Spindle will not orient if the SPINDLE UNCLAMP softkey is used. The Unclamp pushbutton
on the Head does not cause this problem.

ORIGINATOR: David Skrzypczak

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 • When doing a manual tool change in Auto ATC, the Shot Pin will now lock as the Magazine moves
back left. The Tool Magazine could have moved from In Position, resulting in a tool change fault.
• The Spindle On LED will stay On after pressing the TOOL HOME softkey while in Tool Setup and
the Spindle On.
• Corrected the rough Incremental Jog problem introduced in v1.65RRB1 (V1.65-042097).

V1.65 RRB-3 Not distributed

MASTER PROGRAM V1.65-061997
Not distributed to any customer due to lack of testing.

V1.65 RRB-4
MASTER PROGRAM V1.65-101797
• Same corrections as in V1.65 RRB-2 (V1.64-052097)
• Corrected Incremental Jog backlash kick which would occur if the backlash exceeded 0.0008”.
• 4020 SSM machines will now re-orient the Spindle during a manual removal of a tool while in Auto
ATC and Tool Setup. If the Spindle were moved out of orient, an orient fault could have occurred.

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DATE: 09 November 1995 ISSUE NUMBER: 010

SUBJECT: V2.01 Rapid Response Builds

CONTROL: Ultimax 3 PAGE 1 OF 2

PURPOSE: In an effort to provide quicker software corrections to documented software faults, Software
Engineering has released intermediate software versions called Rapid Response Builds (RRB). The RRBs
are not released versions so, therefore, are not available through the normal Part Number ordering system.
The RRBs are distributed by Hurco Service only upon request to correct a particular software fault which
has been corrected in the RRB. To allow these software corrections to be distributed quickly to customers,
RRBs will not have the in-depth testing and certification that normally occurs with an official software
release. Therefore, discretion with regard to the distribution of the RRBs should only be limited to those
customers who can benefit from the RRB corrections and should not be widely distributed.

DESCRIPTION:
V2.01 RRB-1 June 6, 1997; this version was distributed to all V2.00 customers.
• Modified the Incremental Jogwheel motion for smooth motion.
• Corrected the Memory Fragmentation Error which can occur while running an NC program.
• Corrected a system lockup which would occur upon trying to read a Conversational program
which contained an Insert Pocket Data Block.
• Corrected a problem with reading some Ultimax II diskettes.
• Corrected a problem with the Chip Breaker Cycle not properly dwelling at each Peck Depth for 2
Spindle revolutions (seen at RPMs above 300).
• Added a Surface Finish Quality Parameter to Program Parameters (used in NC only) to allow the
user to control the amount of deceleration and acceleration between non-linear segments (see
Operation Changes below).
• Rapid Override can now be enabled and disabled in Auto Run mode. Enabled allows for rapid
adjustment from 50% to 100% of the Rapid Traverse parameter; disabled will run program at
100% of Rapid Traverse (see Operation Changes below).
• Spindle Override has been changed to +/- 640 RPM and adjusts in 20 RPM steps. Spindle
overrides are clamped at Spindle minimum and maximum RPM configurations.
• Added support for four user M-code Input/Output pairs.
• During the Backup Machine Configuration function, the language files will no longer be backed up
(this is not required) as it previously resulted in a “Disk Full” error message.

ORIGINATOR: Dave Skrzypczak

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 • ISNC: corrected a program numbering problem which registered multiple program numbers into
the subprogram list when entering a program number.
• Clarified the information in the text entry Help window.
• Corrected the manual insert/removal of a tool in Auto Tool Change which previously required two
presses of the Start Push-button; now, only one press is required.
• Spindle and Servo faults will display a pop-up window.
• The RESET SERVOS softkey now resets the Servo and Spindle Drives.
• In Auto, added a Feed display of the Feedrate override pot as a percentage of the programmed
feedrate and a Rapid display of the Rapid Traverse override pot as a percentage of the Rapid
Traverse.

V2.01 RRB-2 August 5, 1997; this version is available only to those customers who are reporting one of
the following corrections; this is only available upon request through Hurco Service.
• Corrections to the program Autosave have been made so that the Autosave Timer may now be
utilized.
• For Rotary A programs, Store Machine Position will now update the Part Zero A display.
• For Rotary A programs, Store Machine Position will now properly store negative Part Zero A
values.
• For Rotary A programs, corrected a Following Error condition which could occur after a tool
change if the current Rotary A machine position was negative.
• For Rotary A programs, Store Machine Position will now properly display 0.000 for the Part A
display when setting Part Zero A.
• In Dry Run Mode of NC, corrected the Tap cycle from moving below the Minimum Z plane.
• In Dry Run Mode of NC, corrected the Spindle from turning on.
• In NC, deleted the pop-up message from appearing when a program is erased or deleted from
memory if the time to erase or delete the program is less than 0.5 seconds.
• In NC, the operator is now prompted to delete the current file before beginning a serial load of a
new file. This will allow the maximum amount of memory to be available for program storage.
• In NC, the operator is now prompted to delete the current file before a new file is read from the
Hard Drive or the Floppy Drive. This will allow the maximum amount of memory to be available
for program storage.
• In a Tap within a Pattern, aborting the program with Motion Hold / Spindle Off sequence during
the Tap cycle will now properly complete the current Tap cycle being executed before aborting the
program.
• In NC, corrected a Rapid move that would move at the Contouring feedrate when the Rapid move
immediately preceded a Contouring move that was in the same direction.
• In NC, corrected a Contouring move to decel at the end of the move when the Contouring move
immediately preceded a Rapid move that was in the same direction.
• In NC, corrected a Cutter Compensation problem with feedrates during the lead-in move.
• Improved ATC Diagnostics abort processing by allowing mode changes, the EXIT softkey, or a
second selection of the selected softkey to abort the pending operation.
• Unclamping the Spindle will not unverify the Tool In Spindle.
• Coolant and Tool Change modes are properly resumed after Interrupt mode.
• Added Spindle Orient Diagnostics.
• Added quad-sized encoder count display for Axis Balance Adjust procedure.
• In Interrupt mode, Spindle On functionality is now allowed.
• Added support for a negative Spindle RPM in Manual mode for counter-clockwise Spindle
rotation.

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