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TRAK VMC Mills with ProtoTRAK RMX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List
c) ORIENT ON / OFF
–
pressing this button will make the spindle turn to the orientation offset
that is currently saved, and hold position. Pressing it again will release the spindle so that it can
be turned manually if necessary.
3.
ENC CHECK
–
Use to verify the spindle encoder is functioning properly. For every revolution of the
spindle, you should see 4096 counts on the screen. The counts should also reset to 0 once the
encoder reaches the index pulse. You can turn the spindle manually, or use
SPIN SPEED
to enter
an rpm, and press FWD to power on the spindle.
4.8.3 Section C - Diagnostic Code Details
The following codes are used primarily when diagnosing a problem with the machine. To get to any of
these codes go to Service Codes, press “C” and press the code you wish to view.
4.8.3.1 Code 54: Program Continuous Run
This Code runs a program continuously without
stopping for GO commands. It is helpful in running a
long period to identify an intermittent problem.
Prepare a program as you normally would.
Press
MODE
,
SET UP
,
“C”
,
Code 54
,
INC SET
. The program run will start automatically.
Press
STOP
to stop, and
GO
to continue.
4.8.3.2 Code 81: Program Panel Test
This code is used to check if the buttons located on the program panel are functioning correctly. It
allows you to test each key individually. When you press the keys, the corresponding box for that key
will highlight on the screen. The pendant will also beep, indicating that the key is working correctly. If
one of the keys does not work, the program panel assembly or run panel may need to be replaced. If
none of the keys are working, you may want to check the connections from the back of the program
panel or run panel to the overlay interface board.
4.8.3.3 Code 131: Manual DRO
A manual diagnostic routine used to check the motors’ encoders. Manually turn the X or Y axis ballscrew
to display the actual DRO counts and the raw encoder counts. The DRO will display counts unaffected
from calibration compensation.
4.8.3.4 CODE 132: Electronic Handwheel Test
This service code can be used to troubleshoot any issues seen with the electronic handwheel. Simply
turn the handwheel in either direction, and the display should increment 1 count per click, 100 counts per
revolution. The counts are the same for the front panel handwheel on the run panel as well as the three
EHWs.