Remote High Power On/Off Control

Connecting Customer-Supplied Safety and Power Control Equipment

The easiest and most effective way to provide the high power on/off control in a remote location is to mount the Adept Front Panel in the desired location with an extension cable.

However, if the user needs to control high power on/off from other control equipment or from a location other than the Adept Front Panel, then a custom splitter cable or complete replacement of the Adept Front Panel will be required. See the Front Panel schematic (Figure 3-6 on page 54) for details of the Front Panel’s wiring. In this situation, a second momentary contact for high power on/off would be placed in parallel with the Adept Front Panel push button contact. This second contact should be suppressed when in Manual mode (see the note on “Single Point of Control” below).

This method allows relocating the push button switch to a more convenient location. Implementation of this method must conform to EN standard recommendations.

The European standard, EN 775, Ind. Robots, Part 6, Recommendations for Safety: Item

7.2.5Emergency Stop, reads: “Each robot system operator station shall have a readily accessible emergency stop device. The manual intervention and reset procedure to restart the robot system after an emergency stop shall take place outside the restricted space”.

Thus, it is important that the remote High Power push button be located outside of the protected space of the robot.

Pins 6 and 14 and 5 and 13 of the XFP connector provide this remote capability. Pins 5 and 13 provide power for the lamp, +5VDC and ground, respectively. Pins 6 and 14 are inputs for voltage-free N/O contacts from a customer-supplied momentary push button switch.

WARNING: To fulfill the “Single Point of Control” requirement, do not place the Manual/Automatic and High Power On controls in multiple locations. To put the robot into Manual mode, the operator should remove the key for safety purposes. The system should not be wired so that a PLC or another operator can put the system back into Automatic mode.

High Power On/Off Lamp

The Front Panel High Power On/Off Lamp (P/N 27400-29006) will cause a V+ error if the lamp burns out. This error prevents High Power from being turned on. This safety feature prevents a user from not realizing that High Power is enabled because the High Power indicator is burned out. See Section 5.1 on page 85 for information on changing this lamp.

Remote Front Panel Usage

Users can mount the Front Panel remotely by using an extension cable or by wiring a customer-supplied Front Panel (control panel) to the SmartController using the 15-pin XFP connector. The Front Panel contains no active components, only switches and lights. Customers should be able to adapt the Front Panel’s functionality into their own Front Panel design. To automatically control the Front Panel’s signals, use relay contacts instead of switches. See Figure 3-6 on page 54 for a schematic drawing of the Front Panel.

Adept SmartController User’s Guide, Rev. E

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.

Nortech Systems RS-232/TERM, XUSR, XSYS Remote High Power On/Off Control, High Power On/Off Lamp

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