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Note: This will also reset the incremental dimension and add the value that was just input 
in the ABS screen, if the absolute position is being displayed when it is preset. 
Recall Absolute Position of All Axes: Press INC/ABS. Note the dimension for each axis 
is labeled INC or ABS. Press INC/ABS again to revert to the original reading. 
Recall Absolute Position of One Axis: Press X or Y or Z, INC/ABS. Note the INC or 
ABS label for each axis. Repeat to get selected axis back to original reading. 
6.2 Reference Locations 
The DRO Mode gives you the ability to manage your parts relative to several references. 
This integrates the workholding system with the ProtoTRAK PMX operation in a secure 
way that you can verify. That will give you the confidence to move swiftly through set-
ups. 
REF – Press this softkey to choose between the following reference locations: 
ABS – the current absolute 0 reference. This displays the distance the machine is from 
Part Zero. 
BALL A – This displays the distance the machine is from the center of Ball Lock A and 
the top of the table. 
BALL B –This displays the distance the machine is from the center of Ball Lock B and 
the top of the table. 










