[geno]

Hello...I have a circa 1988 bridgeport EZ-trak 2 axis knee mill. Has any had any sucess linking this older control to any cad/cam softwares out there. As it is now i cannot even save programs. Was trying trial version of Multi-DNC software but could not get the control to communicate with the PC. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[jackson]

what cable are you using on your multi

[geno]

I tried both a null modem and staight thru 25 to 9 pin cable. Does anyone know if the EZ-TRAK RS232 port is custom for machine?

[jackson]

on the pc side try your 9 pin wiring 2,3 & 7 on the machine side 2 & 3 then jump 4 & 5 then 7 then jump 6 & 8 then jump from 8 to 20 that is for fanuc and i think the EZ is the same

[jackson]

dont jump 4,5 &7 on the machine side 3,2,& 7 are single sorry just want to be clear

[geno]

Thanks Jackson...Our computer guru is going to make up a cable. I'll let you know how we make out.

[jackson]

good deal

[bill south]

Geno;
Do you by chance have any documentation on the installation of the motor mounts and the z-axis drive for the EZ track. I purchased the mechanical system only for installation on my bridgeport and cannot locate any pictures or documentation of the installation. Any help will be appreciated.
Thx.
Bill

[geno]

Bill, The EZ-Trak I'm using is only a 2 Axis machine. The Z has a glass scale but is strictly manual.

[One of Many]

Geno,

Follow this thread. I have the same control as you, but I didn't know these were made before 1990.

Older LED Display EZ-Trak RS-232 communications

Mine works great with this setup.

DC

[geno]

Hey DC (or others) would you mind sharing exactly what your set up is? I'm trying to get the basic EZ-Trak to communicate with a software called multi-DNC. We're still at the trial period stage and can use something else if necessary.

[jackson]

Hey Geno,
have you got your EZ track going yet

[machintek]

The 1988 version control was made by Southwestern. The newer versions go under the name of PROTO TRAK. It did do RS232 but did not DNC.

George

[geno]

Thats right the control is a Soutrhwestern and it will not DNC. But with information from this group I was able to get the pin out info and the EZ-FILE software. I now can at least save programs.