Specifications

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ProtoTRAK SMX K2, K3, K4 & Retrofit Safety, Installation, Maintenance, Service & Parts List Manual
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5.1.5 Cable Routing on Machine
Whenever you replace a cable or reroute a cable it is very important to keep the power cables
and logic cables separated from each other. The power cables consist of the (3) 110-volt motor
cables and (2) 110-volt power cables for the pendant, and a coolant pump or solenoid power
cable. The logic cables are used to carry encoder signals between the cable breakout box and
computer module. Mixing of the power and logic cables may cause noise from the power cables
to interrupt the signals in the logic cables. This can lead to intermittent axis faults or
repeatability problems. See Figure 15 and 16 for a layout of the cable connections.
5.1.6 TRAK Sensor
5.1.6.1 Replacing the M5 Base
See Figures 25 and 26.
1. Remove the sensor by removing the clamp screw and then backing the load screw out a few
turns. The sensor should lift off the base easily.
2. Remove the old M5 Base by removing the two 1/4-20 hex head screws that are threaded
into the base.
3. Assemble the new base as per Figure 25.
4. Use a bubble level to align the raised bumps on the base with the table for X axis or saddle
ways for Y-axis.
5. A dial indicator may be used to align the bumps on the base instead of a bubble level.