TRAK TRL 1630HSRX Guide

TRAK®TRL LATHES
ProtoTRAK®RLX CNC
Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List
Covers Models:
1630RX
1630HSRX
1845RX
2470RX
2615 Homestead Place
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220-5610 USA
T | 310.608.4422 |F | 310.764.2668
Service Department: 800.367.3165
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Document: P/N 29542
Version: 022819

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2615 Homestead Place
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90208-5610
Phn 310.608.4422 Fax [phone]
Service Department
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Table of Contents
1.0 Safety Specifications............................................................................................2
1.1 Safety Publications ...................................................................................................2
1.2 Danger, Warning, Caution, and Note Labels and Notices as Used In This Manual .........2
1.3 Safety Precautions....................................................................................................5
2.0 Installation ..........................................................................................................7
2.1 Floor Plan, Layout & Space Requirements ..................................................................7
2.2 TRAK TRL Lathe Specifications ................................................................................10
2.3 Uncrating...............................................................................................................11
2.4 Shortages: Inventory Checklist...............................................................................12
2.5 Installation Instructions & Checklist .........................................................................12
2.6 ProtoTRAK RLX Control Hardware............................................................................13
2.7 Lifting and/or Moving the Machine...........................................................................14
2.8 Cleaning ................................................................................................................14
2.9 Leveling.................................................................................................................15
2.10 Electrical Connection ..............................................................................................16
2.10.1 Phase Converters ............................................................................................16
2.11 Air Connection .......................................................................................................17
2.12 Mounting the Display Pendant.................................................................................17
2.13 Cable Interconnections ...........................................................................................17
2.14 Machine ID Key......................................................................................................20
2.15 Pendant Maintenance .............................................................................................21
2.15.1 How to Clean the Touchscreen ........................................................................21
2.16 Lubrication.............................................................................................................25
2.16.1 Lube Pump Operation......................................................................................25
2.16.2 Factory Default Values ..................................................................................25
2.16.3 1630RX, 1630 HSRX, 1845RX & 2470RX Headstock Oil Reservoir .......................26
2.17 Auxiliary Output .....................................................................................................26
2.18 Cutting the Test Part ..............................................................................................28
2.19 Measurement of the Test Part .................................................................................28
2.20 Mounting of an Buck Zero Set Chuck- RX Lathe........................................................29
3.0 Troubleshooting by Symptom............................................................................32
3.1 Problems Related to the Pendant and Computer Module ..........................................32
3.1.1 Pendant will not Connect to Motion Control in Computer Module at Boot Up...........32
3.1.2 Pendant will not Connect to Motion Control in Computer Module ...........................32
3.1.3 Pendant Does Not Power On ...............................................................................33
3.1.4 Screen Problems.................................................................................................33
3.1.5 RSG Button Does Not Work .................................................................................33
3.1.6 System Does Not Respond to Numeric Keys Button Presses ..................................34
3.1.7 System Does Not Respond to Critical Keys Button Presses.....................................34
3.1.8 Door Guards Not Working Properly ......................................................................34
3.1.9 Power Reset Button is Not Working .....................................................................35
3.1.10 Spindle Does Not Turn ON...............................................................................35
3.1.11 Pendant Does not Respond and Appears to be Locked Up .................................35
3.1.12 E-Stop Error (Machine Is Disabled)...................................................................36
3.1.13 Touchscreen Does Not Respond.......................................................................36
3.1.14 USB Not working on Pendant ...........................................................................36
3.1.15 LAN Port Not working on Pendant ....................................................................37
3.1.16 Axis Fault .......................................................................................................37
3.1.17 Will Not Hold Calibration..................................................................................37

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3.1.18 Limit Switch Error ...........................................................................................38
3.2 Problems Relating to Machining Results ...................................................................39
3.2.1 Poor Finish .........................................................................................................39
3.2.2 Turning Diameters Out of Round .........................................................................40
3.2.3 Cutting Taper .....................................................................................................40
3.2.4 Parts Have Incorrect Dimensions .........................................................................40
3.2.5 Threading Problems ............................................................................................42
3.3 Problems Regarding the Motion of the Machine ........................................................42
3.3.1 Run Away Axis....................................................................................................43
3.3.2 Slow Down Axis ..................................................................................................43
3.3.3 Axis Motor Motion Is Not Smooth.........................................................................43
3.3.4 Vibration in Motion .............................................................................................44
3.4 Problem with the Measurements .............................................................................44
3.4.1 X & Z-Axis Measurements Do Not Repeat .............................................................45
3.4.2 X & Z-Axis Measurements Are Not Accurate..........................................................45
3.4.3 The DRO Is Not Counting ....................................................................................46
3.4.4 X & Z-Axis DRO Counting in Wrong Direction........................................................46
3.4.5 X & Z-Axis Electric Handwheels Count in Wrong Direction .....................................46
3.5 Problems with the Machine Tool ..............................................................................47
3.5.1 Spindle Stalls or Turns-Off During Machining ........................................................47
3.5.2 Spindle Motor Hums or Will Not Run ....................................................................47
3.5.3 Spindle Runs Backwards .....................................................................................47
3.5.4 Excess Gearbox Noise .........................................................................................48
3.5.5 Headstock is Leaking Oil .....................................................................................48
3.5.6 Tailstock Barrel is Stiff.........................................................................................48
4.0 Diagnostics ........................................................................................................49
4.1 The Machine Tool & Set-Up ....................................................................................49
4.1.1 Leveling .............................................................................................................49
4.1.2 A Special Word About the X & Z Gib ....................................................................49
4.1.3 Lubrication .........................................................................................................49
4.1.4 Machining Set-Up ...............................................................................................49
4.2 The Mechanical Drive Train (X,Z) ............................................................................51
4.3 Pendant and Computer Module Diagnostics..............................................................52
4.4 Motor Diagnostics...................................................................................................54
4.4.1 Cable Connections ..............................................................................................54
4.5 Servo Drivers .........................................................................................................54
4.6 Electrical................................................................................................................56
4.6.1 Checking A/C Voltage..........................................................................................57
4.6.2 Checking Fuses...................................................................................................57
4.6.3 Main Electrical Box..............................................................................................57
4.6.4 Computer Module Connections ............................................................................57
4.6.5 Cable Connections ..............................................................................................59
4.7 Door & Gear ..........................................................................................................59
4.8 Service Codes ........................................................................................................60
4.8.1 Software Codes .................................................................................................60
4.8.2 Machine Set-Up Codes ........................................................................................61
4.8.3 Diagnostic Codes ................................................................................................62
4.8.4 Operator Defaults/Options Codes.........................................................................63
5.0 Procedures for Replacements & Maintenance...................................................64
5.1 Replacements ........................................................................................................64
5.1.1 Brushless Motor Replacement..............................................................................64

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5.1.2 Servo Drive Replacement ....................................................................................64
5.1.3 Pendant and Computer Module Replacement........................................................65
5.1.4 Updating the Pendant and Computer Module Software..........................................67
5.1.5 Cable Routing on Machine & In Electrical Cabinet .................................................67
5.1.6 Electronic Handwheels & Jogstick ........................................................................68
5.1.7 Spindle Drive Belt Replacement ...........................................................................68
5.1.8 Spindle Encoder Replacement..............................................................................69
5.1.9 Spindle Motor Removal .......................................................................................69
5.1.10 Aligning Tailstock to Spindle ............................................................................70
5.1.11 Spindle Motor Wiring .......................................................................................70
5.1.12 Spindle Removal –1630HSRX only (See Figure 5.1.2) .......................................71
5.2 Maintenance ..........................................................................................................72
5.2.1 Gib Adjustments ................................................................................................72
5.2.2 Calibration & Backlash Constants .........................................................................74
5.2.3 Lubrication .........................................................................................................76
6.0 SWI Turret Options............................................................................................81
6.1 4 & 8 Tool Turret Option.........................................................................................81
6.1.1 Field Installation Instructions...............................................................................81
6.1.2 Removing the 4 Tool Turret from the Lathe..........................................................81
6.1.3 Removing the 8 Tool Turret from a Lathe.............................................................82
6.1.4 Troubleshooting the Turret..................................................................................84
6.1.5 Turret Maintenance.............................................................................................85
6.1.6 Warranty Issues .................................................................................................85
7.0 Introduction to Self-Service ..............................................................................86
7.1 When You Have a Service Problem ..........................................................................86
7.1.1 Communication with the SWI Customer Service Group..........................................86
7.2 Replacements ........................................................................................................86
7.2.1 Exchange Program..............................................................................................86
7.2.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number .......................................................86
8.0 Drawings & Parts Lists.......................................................................................87
8.1 29531 - DRIVE ASSY - X AXIS - 1630RX ..................................................................87
8.2 29533 - DRIVE ASSY - X AXIS - 1845RX ..................................................................87
8.3 29535 - DRIVE ASSY - X AXIS - 2470RX ..................................................................87
8.4 29532 - DRIVE ASSY - Z AXIS - 1630RX...................................................................87
8.5 29534 - DRIVE ASSY - Z AXIS - 1845RX...................................................................87
8.6 29536 - DRIVE ASSY - Z AXIS - 2470RX...................................................................87
List of Figures
Figure 2.1a –1630RX and 1630HSRX Lathe..............................................................................7
Figure 2.1b –1845RX Lathe ....................................................................................................8
Figure 2.1c –2470RX Lathe.....................................................................................................9
Figure 2.3 –2470 Door Shipping Bracket................................................................................11
Figure 2.7 –Lifting and/or Moving the Machine ......................................................................14
Figure 2.9 - TRAK TRL Lathes –Leveling ................................................................................15
Figure 2.10 - Wiring the TRAK TRL Lathe ...............................................................................17
Figure 2.13a - RLX - Pendant Front Side - P/N 29008-2 ...........................................................18
Figure 2.13b - RLX - Pendant Back Side - P/N 29008-2............................................................19
Figure 2.13c - RLX - Pendant Cable Connections .....................................................................20
Figure 2.14 - RLX –Machine ID Key .......................................................................................20
Figure 2.15.1 - RLX –Electrical Cabinet Connectivity ...............................................................22
Figure 2.15.2 - RLX –Computer Module Connectivity ..............................................................24

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Figure 2.17a –Auxiliary Output Connectivity...........................................................................26
Figure 2.17b –Auxiliary Output Example of Air Blast ...............................................................27
Figure 2.19 - All TRAK TRL Lathes - Test Part .........................................................................28
Figure 4.5a Motor Servo Driver Fault Errors ............................................................................55
Figure 4.5b Motor Servo Driver Fault Errors ............................................................................56
Figure 5.1.2 - Servo Drive and Motor Replacement & Part List .................................................65
Figure 5.1.3.2 - Pendant & Computer Module Replacement .....................................................66
Figure 5.1.3.2 - Pendant & Computer Module Replacement .....................................................67
Figure 5.1.6 - Electronic Handwheels & Jogstick......................................................................68
Figure 5.1.8 –1630RX, 1630HSRX, 1845RX, & 2470RX - Spindle Motor Belt Adjustment ...........69
Figure 5.1.10 - All RX Lathes - Tailstock Adjustment................................................................70
Figure 5.1.12a - 1630HSRX –Spindle Assy P/N 24785 & Parts List Shown ................................71
Figure 5.1.12b - 1630HSRX –Spindle Assy P/N 24785 & Parts List Shown ................................72
Figure 5.2.1.1 - All RX Lathes - X Axis Gib ..............................................................................73
Figure 5.2.1.2 - All RX Lathes - Z Axis Gib...............................................................................74
Figure 5.2.2.1 - All RX Lathes - Calibration Set-Up...................................................................75
Figure 5.2.3.1a - Headstock Oil Removal ................................................................................77
Figure 5.2.3.1b - 1630RX & 1630HSRX –System Lubrication –P/N 24786 & Parts List ..............78
Figure 5.2.3.2 - All RX Lathes - Tailstock Lubrication ...............................................................79

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1.0 Safety Specifications
The safe operation of the TRAK TRL Lathe & ProtoTRAK RLX CNC depends on its proper use and the
precautions taken by each operator.
Read and study the TRAK TRL Lathe & ProtoTRAK RLX CNC Safety, Programming, Operating, and
Care Manual. Be certain that every operator understands the operation and safety requirements of
this machine before its use.
Read and study the TRAK TRL Lathe Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List Manual.
Be certain that every operator understands the operation and safety requirements of this machine
before servicing.
Always wear safety glasses and safety shoes.
Always stop the spindle and check to ensure the CNC control is in the stop mode before changing or
adjusting the tool or workpiece.
Never wear gloves, rings, watches, long sleeves, neckties, jewelry, or other loose items when
operating, or around the machine.
Use adequate point of operation safeguarding. It is the responsibility of the employer to provide
and ensure point of operation safeguarding per ANSI B11.6-2001.
1.1 Safety Publications
Refer to and study the following publications for assistance in enhancing the safe use of this machine:
Safety Requirements for Manual Turning Machines with or without Automatic Control (ANSI
B11.6-2001). Available from the American National Standards Institute, 1819 L Street N. W.,
Washington, D.C. 20036.
Concepts And Techniques Of Machine Safeguarding (OSHA Publication Number 3067).
Available from The Publication Office - O.S.H.A., U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210.
All other regulations are specific to the State in which the machine is installed.
1.2 Danger, Warning, Caution, and Note Labels and Notices as Used In This
Manual
DANGER - Immediate hazards that will result in severe personal injury or death. Danger labels on
the machine are red in color.
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in severe personal injury and/or damage
to the equipment. Warning labels on the machine are gold in color.
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in minor personal injury or
equipment/product damage. Caution labels on the machine are gold in color.
NOTE - Call attention to specific issues requiring special attention or understanding.

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Power Requirements at 208 Volts, 3-phase 60 Hz
Model
Full-load Amp of Machine
Full-load Amp of Largest Motor
1630RX
44
20
1630HSRX
44
20
1845RX
54
30
2470RX
75
40.5