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XYZ Machine Tools
ProtoTRAK RMX TMC control, Safety and Quick Start Guide
The machine will always power up in an Estop condition, Press the POWER Reset hard key to make
the machine ready.
Close the door and tap the SET HOME soft key to home the machine (this is particularly important if
you are using the SAVE/OPEN TEMP feature).
Once homing is complete, press the GO TO MODES soft key to begin using the machine.
Shutting down the Control
Important:
The system must be turned off properly or you may lose unsaved data such as
programs or certain machine configurations. The SHUT DOWN soft key will initiate the process of
shutting down safely. When the screen goes blank, turn off the power switch at the back of the
electrical cabinet.
First close any Fly Out Windows that are open. We also recommend that you complete any prompted
activity, such as programming an Event. Press the BACK hard key repeatedly until you get to the
screen shown above.
The ProtoTRAK control should be shut off regularly (say once a week). Failure to reboot regularly
may cause the control to run slowly. Use the SAVE TEMP feature prior to shut down to save your
current positions, tool information and program.
If the screen does not go blank after the RX software closes, use the on-screen keyboard or an
external keyboard to shut down Windows in the normal way (do not switch off power if Windows is
still running).
Please refer to the Operating Manual for full operating instructions.
Maintenance
Please refer to the maintenance schedule on the machine or in the service manual for important
maintenance activity.