VersaBuilt Robot2CNC Owner's manual

Wait for CNC Program
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Robot2CNC communicates with the Haas CNC using
the Haas Machine Data Collection protocol. Machine
Data Collection protocol allows the Robot2CNC to read
and write macro variables on the CNC. Values in the
macro variables are used to communicate information
and commands between the Robot and the CNC
machine. When used with the provided VersaBuilt CNC
programs, the Robot2CNC allows the robot to select
and run any program stored on the CNC and be notified
when the program completes.
Run CNC Program
(CNC Program Number)
In the Robot2CNC Basic edition, the following
commands are available:
Set CNC Macro Variable
Get CNC Macro Variable
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Robot2CNC Computer
VersaBuilt USB drive
1 - Ethernet Crossover cable
1 - USB-to-Serial converter
1 - 9pin to 25pin serial cable
Cycle Start Wiring

Tools Needed Phillips Head Screwdriver M4 Allen Wrench Flat Head Screwdriver
Make sure CNC is powered off at main breaker
Rotate Hass Control Panel to show back of panel
Remove the back cover panel on the Hass Control Panel by unscrewing the 4 fastener
with a screwdriver or Allen Wrench
Locate the Cycle Start Button in the lower right hand corner of the panel
Connect the two wires from the cycle start wire kit to the terminal on the button.
Polarity does not matter. Either wire can go to either terminal.
Route the cycle start wirest cable through the cable pass through hole on the Hass Control Panel
Route the cable to the Robot2CNC
Put back sheet metal cover panel and fasten the 4 screws with a screwdriver or Allen Wrench
4 Fastener Cycle Start Button Cycle Start Wires Connection Routing Cycle Start Wires
*note: some hardware may vary depending on CNC model and Year

Turn-off power at the breaker to the CNC
Open CNC cabinet door
Place Robot2CNC on the bottom shelf of the CNC
cabinet away from exposed electrical wires
Connect Robot2CNC power supply to Robot2CNC

Route wires down to the Robot2CNC
Locate relay 1 on the Robot2CNC
Using the screwdriver, loosen the terminal marked NO and connect the red wire and tighten it down
Repeat the process for the black wire in the terminal marked COM
Tools Needed 1/16” Flathead Screwdriver
Locate relay 1 Terminal marked NO Terminal marked COM

Insert USB-to-Serial into one of the available USB ports
on the Robot2CNC computer
Connect 9pin serial cable connector to USB-to-Serial
adapter
Connect 25pin serial cable connector to Haas CNC
Route 9pin connector of serial cable into CNC cabinet

Lay the UR controller on it’s back, remove a round access hole plug from the bottom of the controller
Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the UR controller
Route the other end of the Ethernet cable into the CNC cabinet
Route one end of the Ethernet cable through the access hole and into the UR Controller
Plug the Ethernet cable into the Robot2CNC Ethernet port