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Software Downloads for ProtoTRAK Edge3

For ProtoTRAK models:
TRAK DPM E2
 

This process is for ProtoTRAK Edge3 System software. 

CNC upgrades to a new Windows® version of ProtoTRAK are available for many ProtoTRAK CNCs. Ask your sales representative for more details.

Downloading the system software.
This process will download software for the ProtoTRAK system. The instructions are written for downloads using computers with 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 Step 3 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.

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. The file you downloaded is a self-extracting file for use with Windows 95 or above.

1.  Place a formatted, blank floppy disk into your computer's floppy drive (Drive A).
2.  Locate the software you downloaded.
3.  Double click the file.
     This will cause the software to automatically copy the correct files to the floppy disk you put
     into Drive A.
4.  When the process is completed, your new ProtoTRAK system disk will be ready for use.
 

TRAK Edge3 Ver 1.01

Edge3_1_01.exe

782 KB
       

Issues addressed with this software update
1.  Tool path is now valid for all number of programmed passes of rectangular profile.
2.  Sends tool to retract position between passes of a rectangular pocket.
3.  Makes positioning system more robust for multiple GO presses.
4.  Enables Jog in DRO Mode with door guard open (when door guard is installed).
 

 



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