Chapter 3 - SmartController Operation

2.Bottom Three Status LEDs

The bottom three LEDs on the front of the SmartController give the following information about the status of the main controller.

O = Off G = Green

R = Red

 

 

 

 

 

Table 3-2. LED Status Indicators

 

 

 

 

 

LED Display

Error #

Description

 

1

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O-O-O

0

No error.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R-O-O

1

System clock is dead or too fast. Clock interrupts

 

are not being received.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O-R-O

2

Hardware configuration error.

 

 

 

 

 

O-O-R

4

Memory test failure. Free storage error.

 

 

 

 

 

O-R-R

6

Software serial I/O configuration error.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R-R-R

7

Initial display set by hardware before software

 

has started.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G-O-O

9

Transient display set when PCI is configured.

 

 

 

 

 

O-O-G

C

Uninitialized trap.

 

 

 

 

 

G-O-G

D

Bus error detected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the SmartController displays any of the above errors, cycle the power off, then on again. If the problem persists, then contact Adept Customer Service.

3.SW1 DIP switches

The DIP switches define certain configuration settings (including auto boot and user interface). See “Configuring the Controller” on page 42 for information.

4.SmartServo 1.1 and 1.2

These ports connect any SmartServo-compatible product to the controller; including SmartModules, Servo Kits, AdeptSix robots, Adept Cobra s600 or s800 robots, sMI6, sDIO, and FireBlox amplifiers. The 1.1 and 1.2 ports are interchangeable, either one can be used. (Note: on early SmartController CS models, these ports were labeled IEEE-1394.)

WARNING: Remove power from the SmartController before plugging in or unplugging any IEEE-1394 cables to or from these connectors. Failure to remove power could result in unpredictable behavior by the system.

5.DeviceNet connector

DeviceNet is a field bus for industrial devices. This standard supports a variety of products, including sensors, digital I/O, analog I/O, RS-232, and PLCs. Adept directly supports digital I/O devices and has currently qualified DeviceNet products from Wago and Beckhoff. Other DeviceNet product types, such as keypads and displays, can be controlled using the V+ FCMD program instruction (see the V+ Language Reference Guide for details).

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RS-422/485, XSYS, XUSR, RS-232/TERM specifications

Nortech Systems offers a comprehensive suite of serial communication solutions, including RS-232/TERM, XUSR, XSYS, and RS-422/485 interfaces. These products are designed to facilitate reliable and high-speed data transmission in various industrial applications, making them essential for connecting devices in automation, telecommunications, and data acquisition systems.

The RS-232/TERM interface is a widely adopted standard for serial communication, known for its simplicity and robustness. It supports point-to-point communication over relatively short distances, typically up to 50 feet. Key features include a maximum baud rate of up to 115.2 kbps, error-checking capabilities, and a straightforward connection process, making it ideal for connecting peripheral devices like printers, modems, and barcode scanners.

Building on the RS-232 standard, the XUSR and XSYS devices offer enhanced functionalities and flexibility. XUSR, for instance, supports not just traditional RS-232 connections, but also protocol conversion for various serial interfaces, facilitating seamless integration of legacy systems with modern networking technologies. It is particularly useful in environments where multiple protocols need to be managed simultaneously.

XSYS is designed for more complex applications and supports advanced communication features such as multi-drop configurations, enabling it to connect multiple devices on a single bus. This makes it suitable for extensive industrial networks where space and wiring complexity need to be minimized. Synchronous and asynchronous data transfer modes ensure that the XSYS is adaptable for both real-time data collection and standard command-response applications.

On the other hand, RS-422/485 interfaces excel in long-distance communication, allowing for data transmission over distances up to 4,000 feet. They are designed for multi-point connections, supporting up to 32 devices on a single bus through differential signaling, which enhances noise immunity. These characteristics make RS-422/485 particularly well-suited for environments with electromagnetic interference, such as factories or subways.

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