Software Downloads

ProtoTRAK VM CNC

Both master and slave software are downloaded simultaneously with this process.
Note:  Downloaded software must be extracted and decompressed before it is installed in the ProtoTRAK.
Please review all of the following instructions.   

Download Instructions
(For Windows 95 or above.)

1.  Click on the Download Now Button. 
2.  In the selection window, select Save.
     Note: If you Open or Run instead of Save, the program will attempt to write to your floppy drive 
     as described in Extraction Steps listed below - this is not recommended.
3.  Choose a location to save the file. You may want to create a directory called "ProtoTRAK  
     Downloads" or save the file to your Desktop. 
4.  After the download completes, you will have the software saved on your hard drive. 
     Close the download window if it is still open. 
5.  The software you have just downloaded is compressed to make it easy to download. See the  
     instructions below "Extracting and installing the software on your ProtoTRAK"  to finish the 
     process. 

Issues addressed with this software update
-   Implements software filters for all inputs.

Changes from our previous software release:
-   Improved/smoother traking on VM machines.
-   Adds Lathe Tapping (VL only)
-   Adds G-Code Editor (VM only)
-   Adds Chip Break drill cycle
-   Adds Prog In / Out Look Preview
-   Adds Tool Names (Mills)
-   Adds Face Grooving Cycle (Lathes)
-   Adds Run Time Estimator
-   Adds Service Code 335, Toggles spindle on during pause events
-   Adds Service Code 336, enables spindle to stay on across all modes (2 axis SM only)
-   Adds Service Code 337, spindle calibration (V machines only)
-   Implements on-screen error messages for Servo Block faults (VM / VL)
-   Improves Threading to a shoulder (VL only)
-   Adds support for 2460VL and DPMV7 machines
-   Adds CAM OUT option for lathe

Extracting and installing the software on your ProtoTRAK
This section describes the easiest way to get the software you have downloaded from your computer hard drive to your ProtoTRAK. If this doesn't suit your needs, please call the Service Department (800-367-3165) for instructions. 

For Windows XP users:
1. Place a formatted, blank floppy disk into your floppy drive (Drive A).
2. Double Click on the pt4_42_45.zip file that you've just downloaded.
3. Go up to the top left hand corner of your window, and click on FILE, and then EXTRACT ALL.
4. An Extraction Wizard window will appear. Click on NEXT.
5. Underneath where it says "Files will be extracted to this directory:" type the following: a:
      Then click NEXT.
6. This should start copying all the necessary files to the floppy drive. Once complete, click on the
      FINISH button. Then proceed to the instructions on installing to your Prototrak control below.

For Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, and 2000 users:
You must have third party compression software installed on your computer, such as WinZip
      (www.winzip.com).
Follow the appropriate instructions for extracting all files to a floppy disk (Drive A).

Installing the software on your ProtoTRAK
1.   After the software is copied to the floppy, take it out and put it into the floppy drive on your
      ProtoTRAK VM CNC. Before doing the following steps, you may want to save your program
      or any tools you have in current memory.
2.   Press Mode, then the Windows key (this is the flying windows logo to the left of the screen).
3.   Press Update Master. This will start the update process and will take a moment or so. After
      the update is finished, the ProtoTRAK VM screen will show the same image you see when
      you first turn it on.
4.   Press the Windows key once again. This time, press Update Slave. When it is finished, the
      ProtoTRAK VM screen will show the same image as when you first turn it on.
5.   Remove the floppy from the floppy drive.
6.   You can verify that the software was properly installed by checking the software version
      in the service codes. To do this, press the following: Mode, Set Up, Serv Codes, Code #, 33,
      ABS SET.  You should see the same version numbers as above.