Assigning sDIO Signal Blocks

Appendix A - sDIO Module

Modifying the Default sDIO Configuration

The CONFIG_C.V2 utility file is used to define the sDIO memory block and I/O signal mappings. This file contains the main program A.CONFIG_C and is located on the CompactFlash in the \UTIL\ directory. See the Instructions for Adept Utility Programs manual for instruction on loading and executing this utility. You can check how block numbers are assigned by using the SRV.NET monitor command.

NOTE: Blocks 1-15 are typically reserved for robot signals. Blocks 1-6 are preconfigured for Robots 1-6 for the 3000 series hand control signals, including the signals used by the V+ OPEN, OPENI, CLOSE, CLOSEI, RELAX, RELAXI statements. See the V+ documentation for more details about these statements.

In the following situations you must go through a configuration process to modify the sDIO modules:

•when you have more than one sDIO module.

•when you choose not to use the default I/O configuration (block 16)

•when you have a RIO device in your system. (See page 103.)

NOTE: The first sDIO can use the default configuration; each additional sDIO must be assigned unique block numbers, between 16 and 31.

In these cases you will use CONFIG_C.V2 to select the block number and to assign the Input and Output signals.

1.Load and Execute the CONFIG_C.V2 utility

2.Select Option 6.

6 - Configure 1394 DIO

Then, press ENTER to continue.

3.Select Option 1.

1 - Configure 1394 DIO

Then, press ENTER to continue.

4.The system will then report specific information about the first sDIO that it recognized. Identify the sDIO with the OK LED flashing green and red. This is the recognized sDIO. Type N to select another sDIO for systems with multiple sDIOs or type Y to configure the recognized sDIO at the following prompt.

Do you want to configure this board? Then, press ENTER to continue.

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Appendix A - sDIO Module

Modifying the Default sDIO Configuration