Chapter 3 - SmartController Operation

executing program, or the MCP. Once this request has been made, the operator must press this button and high power will be applied.

5.Emergency Stop Switch

The E-Stop is a dual-channel, passive E-Stop that supports Category 3 CE safety requirements. It supports a customer-programmable E-Stop delay that maintains motor power for a programmed time after the E-Stop is activated. This customizable feature allows the motors to decelerate under servo control to a stop. This can aid in eliminating coasting or overshooting on low friction mechanisms. It can also aid in the reduction of wear on highly geared, high inertia mechanisms, while maintaining safety compliance per all standards.

NOTE: Instructions on configuring the E-Stop delay can be found within the SPEC.V2 section of the Instructions for Adept Utility Programs manual.

3.4Configuring the Controller

The SmartController is shipped with the factory configuration described in the next section. See Figure 3-1 on page 37 for the location of DIP switch SW1. If you need to make changes to this configuration, set DIP switch SW1 as described below.

Factory Default Settings

Refer to row #5 Table 3-3for the factory default settings for DIP switch SW1.

With this default DIP switch setting, the system will read the configuration data from the CompactFlash. This allows you to set all the configuration options using the CONFIG_C utility in software without changing the physical DIP switches. See the description of the CONFIG_C program in the Instructions for Adept Utility Programs documentation for further information.

DIP-Switch Settings

The following table shows the options for DIP switch SW1 on the SmartController.

SW1

1 2 3 4

ON

OFF

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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.

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