ProtoTRAK RLX CNC - Specifications

Pendant Control Hardware

• Two-axis CNC, two-axis DRO
• Electronic Handwheels for manual operation
• 15.6 inch Touchscreen LCD
• Intel^® 2.0 GHz processor
• 4 GB Ram
• At least 32 GB of mSATA SSD
• 5 USB connectors
• 2 Ethernet ports (1 for user, 1 for motion control)
• Override of program Feedrate
• Override of spindle speed
• LED status lights built into run panel
• E-stop
• Spindle Control (FWD, REV, OFF)
• Feed STOP and GO
• Fine vs. Coarse EHW resolution control
• Accessory button to control coolant or air and AUTO mode in RUN mode
• Headphone jack for video sound (headphone supplied)

Computer Module Control Hardware

• 2-axis motor control — X, Z axes
• 14 inputs
• 9 outputs
• CNC turret interface

DRO Mode Features for Manual Machining

• Incremental and Absolute dimensions
• Override of Axis Feed and Spindle RPM
• Jog at rapid with override
• Power feed X or Z
• Programmable Go To dimensions
• Servo return to Home
• Do One — Tapers for any angle
• Do One — Radius
• Do One — Fillet
• Thread Repair (optional)
• Max RPM — set maximum RPM for spindle to run
• Tool offsets from Tool Library

Software Features — General Operation

• Clear, uncluttered screen display
• Flyout windows for instant access to features and information
• Enhanced ProtoTRAK Assistance for system help
• Programming Defaults to simplify part programming
• Event Options to modify control settings
• QWERTY touchscreen keyboard
• Calculator places data in program for you
• Prompted data inputs
• English language — no codes
• Soft keys — change with context
• Windows^® operating system
• Selectable two or three-axis CNC
• Color graphics with adjustable views
• Gestures for pan, zoom and rotate
• Inch/mm selectable
• Convenient modes of operation
• Networking — connect your ProtoTRAK to a network of other ProtoTRAKs or offline computers
• Tool Group — Single, Gang, 4-tool or 8-tool CNC turret
• Tool Library for using tools in multiple programs and DRO
• Program-specific Library to manage tools in the current program
• Tool Set-up with graphics for easy tool definition
• Estimated Run Time clock
• G code file run
• Program storage to USB device plugged into Control Pendant
• Program storage to Network via RJ45 port
• Convert prior generation ProtoTRAK programs to current (PT10)
• Save Temp — saves all current programs, tools and other settings
• Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete of program(s)
• Look — graphic preview of program files

Canned Cycles (Event Types)

• Position
• Drill
• Bore
• Turn
• Arc
• Cycle
• Thread
• Thread repair (DRO mode; optional)
• Repeat
• Groove
• Tap (optional)
• Cut Off
• Aux Event

Info Soft Keys

• Status shows the current state of the ProtoTRAK RLX
• Tool Table for instant access to tool set ups
• EPA (Enhanced ProtoTRAK Assistance) help information for ProtoTRAK RLX operation
• Math Help to easily calculate missing print data
• Options appear when available while programming
• Defaults to customize the programming style
• Keyboard to enter alphanumeric and special symbols
• Calculator for simple calculations
• Warnings appear when you must resolve a condition

Advanced Features Option

• Verify Make Part – solid model graphics of programmed toolpath
• Event Comments
• G-code editor
• Thread Repair
• Clipboard
• Gang Tool setup
• Custom Thread event
• Tap event
• Search Edit

TRAKing^® Option

• TRAKing of programs during program run
• Go To Dimension in DRO Mode

DXF File Converter Option

• Import and convert CAD data into ProtoTRAK programs
• DXF or DWG files
• Chaining
• Automatic Gap Closing
• Layer control
• Part alignment
• Feature analysis (circle/arc radius and position)
• Simple CAD construction/editing tools
• DXF-output capability
• Easy, prompted process you can do right at the machine

Offline Programming Option

• ProtoTRAK RLX user interface for Windows PC
• Program parts and simulate CNC Run
• Modify files from current and former ProtoTRAK models

Auxiliary Output Option

Programmable Output Signal