Chapter 3 - SmartController Operation

Figure 3-4shows an E-Stop diagram for the CAT-3 version of the Adept SmartController. See Section 1.6 on page 21 for a description of the functionality of this version of the controller.

E-Stop, High Power On/Off, and MANUAL/AUTO Controls for

CAT-3 Version of SmartController

5 V

FrontXFP-7

Panel

System

Power Grn

LED

XFP-15

 

 

Logic cyclic

 

 

check state

ES1

ES2

machines

 

 

 

Channel 1

 

 

Channel 2

24 V

 

Manual/Auto

Front Panel

Enable

 

XFP-3

 

XFP-4

XFP-11XFP-12

MM1MM2

Manual/Auto Keyswitch

-Manual = Open ()

-Manual => (<250 mm/s)

-Auto => 100%

5 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

XFP-5

 

XFP-6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6V, 1.2 W

Front Panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bulb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XFP-13

 

XFP-14

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.24V

 

 

V+ burned out

 

 

4.7

bulb notify

 

 

 

 

 

 

V+ High

(prevents High

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power enable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power request

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HP Light

 

 

 

 

 

Enable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-Stop

Enable

Ilimit = 1.4 A

MCP-4

Enable

Switch

High

Power

On / Off

XSYS-5

E-Stop

Reset

24 V

 

 

 

 

Internal

Connections

 

 

F

 

M

User Supplied Connections

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel 1

Channel 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTOPSRC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XFP-1

XFP-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Panel

XFP-9

XFP-10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MCP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

User E-Stop and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gate Interlock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Jumper closed when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-14

not used, MUST open

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

both channels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

independently if used.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-7

 

 

 

 

 

ES1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ES2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-21

User E-Stop Indication

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ES1

ES2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTOPSRC

 

 

 

 

XUSER-20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line E-Stop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(External User

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-Stop system)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-17

 

 

 

MM1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MM2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MM2

 

 

 

User Manual / Auto Indication

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MM1

 

XUSER-23

(Manual = Open)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-5

 

 

 

Muted Safety Gate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Active in auto mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

only

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-18

 

 

(Jumper closed when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

not used)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XUSER-19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTOPSRC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XSYS-2

 

XSYS-3

XSYS-6

XSYS-7

XSYS-9

 

XSYS-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-Stop

 

E-Stop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manual 2

 

Auto 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-Stop

E-Stop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manual 1

Auto 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XSYS signals go to PDU or MAI-2 when required (No User Connection)

Figure 3-4. CAT-3 E-Stop Circuit on XUSR and XFP Connectors

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Nortech Systems XUSR, RS-232/TERM, RS-422/485, XSYS manual CAT-3 E-Stop Circuit on Xusr and XFP Connectors

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.

Nortech Systems’ serial communication solutions emphasize reliability, ease of use, and versatility. With their commitment to high performance and user satisfaction, these interfaces provide critical connectivity in today’s increasingly automated and interconnected world. Whether in data centers, manufacturing setups, or remote sensor networks, Nortech's offerings stand out for their reliability, efficiency, and adaptability, ensuring effective data communication across diverse applications.