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XYZ Machine Tools
ProtoTRAK RX CNC control, Safety and Quick Start Guide
Operating Controls
Keyboard Hard Keys
X, Y, Z:
selects axis for subsequent commands
INC SET:
loads incremental dimensions and general data
ABS SET:
loads absolute dimensions and general data
0-9, +/-, . :
inputs numeric data with floating point format. Data is automat unless
+/-
key
is pressed. All input data is automatically rounded to the system's resolution
RESTORE
: clears an entry, aborts a keying procedure
BACK:
Moves back within the scree
n or the DIL when there isn’t a better way to do it.
* KEY
–
Not used at this time.
** KEY
–
Not used at this time.
Feed Keys:
GO:
initiates motion in Run. The green LED on the GO key will be lit when the servomotors are
moving the machine or when the program run has been initiated by the GO key.
STOP:
halts motion during Run. The red LED on the STOP key will be lit when the servos motors
are not moving the machine.
Spindle Keys:
REV:
runs the spindle in reverse at programmed speed with any override.
OFF:
Turns spindle off.
FWD:
runs spindle in the forward direction at programmed spindle speed with any override.
EHW FINE/COURSE:
Selects the resolution for the Electronic Handwheels (if fitted).
ACCESSORY
: When the switch is in the On position, the flood coolant pump will come on and stay
on during machining operations. It will not turn off during tool changes.
POWER / RESET:
the LED on indicates the servo system (axes and spindle) is ready. This button
will need to be pressed at first power up and any time the control gets into a critical fault condition.
For example, if the user presses the Emergency Stop button.
Keyboard Soft Keys
The soft keys are enabled and operated by the touchscreen.
