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Southwestern Industries, Inc.
TRAK
EMX Knee Mill, Bed Mill & ProtoTRAK
EMX CNC Retrofit Safety, Programming, Operating & Care Manual
4.0 Basic Operation
Whether as a retrofit or as part of a TRAK Mill, the ProtoTRAK EMX CNC combines the simplicity
and flexibility of using a knee or bed mill with the easy, natural user interface that makes the
ProtoTRAK the top brand in CNCs for small lot machining.
4.1 ProtoTRAK EMX Basic Operation.
4.1.1 Switching the ProtoTRAK EMX CNC on and off
Turn the ProtoTRAK EMX System on by moving the on-off toggle switch located directly
under the power cord.
When it is first turned on the system will display a series of boot-up screens while the
ProtoTRAK EMX system loads.
To turn off the system, simply flip the toggle switch. It is not necessary to do a
shutdown routine.
4.1.2
Screen saver
If the system is not used (either by a keystroke or by counting) for 20 continuous
minutes, the LCD will turn itself off. Press any key to bring the screen back to its
previous display. The key you press will be ignored except to turn the screen on.
4.1.3 Modes
The functions of the ProtoTRAK EMX are divided into Modes. Modes are groups of
activities that belong together. Organizing the ProtoTRAK EMX this way makes it easy to
use because you don't have to memorize how to do things. Simply select the Mode and
then choose from the options.
The Modes of the ProtoTRAK EMX are:
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DRO:
Contains the DRO features for working manually or setting up to run a
program. This also contains the softkey for the Service Codes.
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PROG (PROGRAM):
Where programs are written and edited, and part graphics
displayed.
•
RUN:
Where programs are run to make parts.
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SETUP/RUN:
Use on the bed mill 2 ½ axis product only
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MATH HELP:
Routines to help you quickly and easily calculate intersections,
tangencies, centers and more.
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PROG IN/OUT:
To store and retrieve part programs from the internal storage.
Note
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A context help page will be displayed anytime the user presses the HELP button
on the front panel. This HELP button will display different information depending on
which mode you press the button on. For example, if you press the HELP button in DRO
mode, the context help page will explain how these features work.
