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C Using the Manual Control Pendant (MCP)

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C.1 Manual Control Pendant Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

MCP Enable Switch Function on CAT-3 SmartController . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 MCP III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 MCP-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 3-Position Enable Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 MCP-4 Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Connecting the MCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 MCP Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Soft Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Data Entry Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Mode Control and Joint/Axis Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Speed Bars and Slow Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Emergency Stop From the MCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Re-Enabling Power After Enable Switch Released. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 In Automatic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 In Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Background Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

C.2 MCP Predefined Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Predefined Function Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

The Edit Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

The Display Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

The Clear Error Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

The CMD Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Prog Set Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

C.3 Moving a Robot or Motion Device With the MCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Mode Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Emergency Stop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

COMP/PWR Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

MAN/HALT Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

DIS PWR Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

RUN/HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Joint/Axis Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

STEP Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Speed Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

In World, Tool, and Joint Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

In Comp Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Slow Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Robot States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

World State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Tool State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Joint State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Free State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

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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.

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.
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