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TRAK Machine Tools
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
TRAK VMC Mills with ProtoTRAK RMX CNC Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List
4.8.3.5
Code 314: Toggle Test Lights ‘On’ in Status Line
This code toggles a group of test lights up on the top of the display when turned ON. The lights are used
to help determine if there are any communication problems between the computer and the motion
control hardware. They would ideally be used for issues where the control appears to be slow to respond,
or not responding at all, especially when trying to run a program. An SWI service rep may ask you to
turn these lights on and describe their status while troubleshooting.
4.8.3.6 Code 319: Error Log
This code when turned on captures the commands that were sent to the servo system. It includes items
such as positioning commands, errors, stop and go commands, feed rates, etc. It may be helpful for
identifying problems between programmed commands and executed commands. To turn the error log
on / off, press the F6 softkey. Use the left and right arrow keys to scroll through the file one page at a
time. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the file one line at a time. The DATA BOTTOM
key takes you to the bottom of the file and then changes to DATA TOP which will take you back to the
top. The file will capture data until the file reaches a size of approximately 20 MB. At this time the file is
saved to a backup file and the original file is cleared and data is once again captured. Once again as the
file reaches a size of 20 MB it copies over the previous backup file. From here the user can save the file
to a USB flash drive by pressing the F8 softkey. Once this is done it prompts you to save the file. The
file will be saved as a zip file to your USB device. The file will be called errorlog.zip. To clear the
contents of the current log, press the CLEAR FILE button.
4.8.3.7 Code 326: Error Message Display
Useful for checking error messages if the error number is already known.
4.8.3.8 Code 327: Display Memory Check
This service code is used checking the amount of free memory available from system RAM. This can be
useful for troubleshooting any issues where memory may be a factor, such as system slowing down, or
intermittently not responding. Press the
DRIVE SPACE
button to check the amount of free space on the
system drive as well as removable devices such as USB flash drives. A service technician may ask you to
take note of these screens while troubleshooting certain computer related issues.
4.8.4 Section D - Operator Defaults/Options Codes Details
The following codes allow the user to set programming defaults or turn features on or off. To get to any
of these codes go to Service Code
s, press “D” and press the code you wish to view.
4.8.4.1 Code 79: Beeper On
This turns on the beeper to the control keys.
4.8.4.2 Code 521 - Check Control /Indexer IO
This service code will launch an external application that can be used to check all t
he control’s inputs and
outputs. This service code should be used only by qualified service technicians.
