Specifications
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Southwestern Industries, Inc. 
TRAK LPM Programming, Safety, & Operating Manual 
6.0 DRO Mode 
The ProtoTRAK PMX provides a large display of the position of each axis in DRO 
Mode. This enables you to see the current position of your TRAK LPM and to make 
adjustments easily. With the Power Feed capability you are able to make some simple 
cuts easily. This screen in DRO mode typically is not used to establish part zero for 
production. Refer to section 6.2 for information on the multiple reference locations that 
are available to simplify machine setups. 
DRO Mode 
6.1 Entering Dimensions 
Inch to MM or MM to Inch: Press IN/MM and note LCD screen status line. 
Reset One Axis: Press X or Y or Z, INC SET. This zeros the incremental position in the 
selected axis. 
Preset: Press X or Y or Z, numeric data, INC SET to preset selected axis. 
Reset Absolute Reference: Press X or Y or Z, ABS SET to set selected axis absolute to 
zero at the current position. 
Note: This will also reset the incremental dimension if the absolute position is being 
displayed when it is reset. 
Preset Absolute Reference: Press X or Y or Z, numeric data, ABS SET to set the selected 
axis absolute to a preset location for the current machine position. 










