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TRAK Machine Tools
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
TRAK TRL Lathe, ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List
Recalibrate the system and see if the values change. Turn the system off and on and see if the
values are held.
Perform the following service codes and procedures:
o
Code 33
Software Identification. This is needed if you call SWI Customer Service
.
o
Code 313
Configuration Values
.
o
Code 123
Calibration Mode.
Possible Cause
Check This
Not saving Calibration values
Replace the Computer Module.
See Computer/Pendant
If calibration factors are being saved, but the measurements are not repeating or are not accurate:
See Measurements Are Not Repeating (Section 3.4.1)
See Measurements Are Not Accurate (Section 3.4.2)
3.1.18
Limit Switch Error
Limit switches are installed on the carriage and cross slide to prevent serious damage to the
machine in the event of a crash. The limit switch will trigger when carriage or cross slide moves
past the available travel. In the event a limit switch is triggered, the following error message will be
displayed.
When this happens, the control will not allow the operator to continue to manually move the
carriage or cross slide in the same direction.
To return the machine to its normal state of operation, perform the following procedure:
1.
Use the electronic hand wheel to move the carriage or cross slide off the limit switch.
2.
Press the "Mode" or "Return" key to reset the control.
3.
Press the "DRO" key to enable the machine to once again jog.
Perform the following service code and procedure:
Code 312
Toggles limit switches on/off – this will turn the limit switches on or off. This is a
temporary fix for the problem and allows the user to run the machine until
a replacement part
can be installed. If the limit switches are turned off and a problem occurs because of a crash,
this will not be covered under warranty.
Possible Cause
Check This
Limit Switches are triggered
Reset the Limit Switches using the procedures described above.
Poor Limit Switch Cable connection
Check for any pins that are loose, pushed in, or bent. Verify that
there is a good connection between the cable and the Auxiliary
Module.
Critical Error 5252: Limit Switch Active
The X-axis Limit Switch is activated.
Use the Handwheels to Move off the Switch.
