DRO Routines
The most useful features of a DRO are available in a crisp, clear
display. While working manually in the DRO mode, let the servomotors
do the most of the work by pressing the Power Feed and Jog buttons.
When you need manual control ball screws provide smooth, positive
control while hand cranking.
Programming
Program the ProtoTRAK ELX by making simple selections and answering
prompts in plain English. Unlike conventional CNCs, you define only
the part geometry; the ProtoTRAK ELX defines the tool path for you.
Program Storage
Handling programs is easy with the simple, clear choices of the
ProtoTRAK ELX. An internal flash drive lets you save hundreds of
typical programs. A USB port is available to plug in a storage device
for backing up programs and moving programs between ProtoTRAKs. The
optional USB thumb drive is convenient to use and comes configured to
work with the ProtoTRAK ELX.
Part Graphics
While programming, simply press the LOOK key for color graphics of
what you have programmed so far.
Math Helps are available for you to quickly and easily calculate
intersections, points of tangency, arc centers and more.
Learning the ProtoTRAK ELX
Even if you have never used a CNC before, you can learn the
ProtoTRAK ELX in a couple of hours. From the first day you own it, you
will find it is easier to make parts with a ProtoTRAK ELX than it is
to use manual methods and use a DRO. Go home less tired one day, and
you’ll take to the ProtoTRAK just like the scores of machinist have
for over twenty years.
ProtoTRAK ELX Specifications
Hardware
- Digital Servo Amplifiers – custom designed for ProtoTRAK
operation
- D.C. Servo Motors – rated at 280 in-oz. continuous torque
- Precision Ball Screws
- Modular Design – simplifies service and maximizes uptime
- 115V/60HZ
- 10 amps (ELX)
- Feedrate Override of programmed feedrate and rapid
- Polycarbonate Sealed Membrane Keypad to lock out contamination
- 7.0” Color LCD with adjustable contrast
- On board IDR flash memory storage for part programs
- USB port for interface with a storage device
- Rugged Industrial PC
- Electronic Handwheels for manual operation
- Fine/coarse selectable manual movement
Software
- Diameter Cutter Compensation
- Circular interpolation
- Linear Interpolation
- Conrad – provides automatic corner radius programming
- Incremental and Absolute dimensioning
- Error Messages – to identify programming mistakes
- Fault Messages – for system self-diagnostics
- Parts graphics display
- Look – a single button press to view part graphics
- Machine Tool Error Compensation
- Backlash Compensation
- Selectable Inch/mm measurement readout
- Jog from 1 to 100 inches per minute
- Continue Turn to eliminate repetitive data inputs while
programming
- Context help information
- Cycle event to automatically program roughing passes
- Tool table and tool offsets for CNC and manual operation
- Free offline programming available for download from our web
site
Programming Canned Cycles
- Position
- Drill/Bore
- Turn
- Arc
- Cycle
- Thread
- Repeat
Options
- Remote Stop/Go (RSG) switch
- USB thumb drive for program storage and transfer