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TRAK Machine Tools
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
TRAK TMC Mills with ProtoTRAK RMX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List
5.1.3
Updating the Pendant and CM Software
1.
On the pendant, touch the “Status” soft key on the upper left portion of the touch screen. This
will display the pendant and CM software version.
2.
To verify the current software versions, go to
https://www.southwesternindustries.com/software
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Click on the “Current ProtoTRAK CNCs Software” tag. Find the RX section and refer to the
software versions list.
3.
To update to a more current version, first download the software from the website onto a USB
Flash Drive.
4.
Plug the USB Flash Drive into one of the pendant USB ports.
5.
On the Pendant, select the soft key “Service Codes”. Type in “316” and pr
ess the ABS Set key.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note
- Your configuration/calibration settings will not be changed by this procedure. If you wish to store
your settings on a USB Flash drive, install a drive in one of the ports and use Service Code 142 to save
the values. Service Code 141 can be used to restore the values on your Flash Drive back onto the
pendant.
5.1.4
Adding Solid State Drive (SSD) Memory Option
TRAK provides an option for the TMC that allows customers access to a large amount of disk storage space
for their custom programs specific to their business. Part number for this kit is: MEM-TMC or 31508. This
provides an archive of production programs in the Pendant readily accessible for operations and reduce the
need to transfer programs from other storage devices.
1.
Power down the TMC. Pendant rear cover must be removed. Use caution, this is a heavy cover.
There are slots for each bolt that allow the technician to loosen the upper bolts to support the
weight of the cover while the remaining bolts are loosened and removed. The Pendant circuit
board is Part # 31601.
2.
Memory kit includes the needed hardware for this installation:
Part Number
Quantity
Description
31616
1
Bracket
31625
1
Programmed 2.5” SSD Memory Card
6-32X¼ X1¼
4
Standoff- HEX Male/Female Aluminum
6-32x¼
4
Screw PH Phil EXT SEMS STL BO
Small
4
Screws to attach Memory card to bracket
3.
Use the four standoff studs and place them in the threaded holes that match the pattern for the
memory bracket as shown in Photo 5.1.4a. These do not need to be very tight, just firm. Align the
bracket on the four standoffs and use the supplied screws and tighten just past finger tight.
