Adept s650HS Quattro - Manual (Page 14)

Chapter 1: Introduction
Adept AIB™, eAIB™
The power amplifiers for the Adept Quattro robot are embedded in the base of the robot. This
amplifier section is known as the Amplifiers in Base (AIB or eAIB) distributed motion control
platform, and provides closed-loop servo control of the robot amplifiers, as well as robot I/O.
There are two versions offered: the AIB and the eAIB. Both provide the power amplifiers and
full servo control. Both are available in either anodized or electroless nickel finishes.
The Adept AIB and eAIB feature:
l On-board digital I/O: 12 inputs, 8 outputs
l
Low EMI for use with noise-sensitive equipment
l No external fan for quiet operation
l 8 kHz servo rate to deliver low positional errors and superior path following
l
Sine-wave commutation to lower cogging torque and improve path following
l
Digital feed-forward design to maximize efficiency, torque, and velocity
l Temperature sensors on all amplifiers and motors for maximum reliability and easy
troubleshooting
Adept eAIB only:
l
Hardware-based E-Stop and Teach Restrict controls
These are for improved safety relative to European standards implemented in 2012.
The two anodized amplifiers (H) look very similar, and are interchangeable.
The two electroless nickel amplifiers (HS) look very similar, and are interchangeable.
NOTE: The H and HS amplifiers and their cable inlet boxes are not
interchangeable.
Quattro Robot Base
The Adept Quattro robot base is an aluminum casting that houses the four drive motors, and
supports the power amplifiers. It provides four mounting pads for attaching the base to a rigid
support frame. The Status Display Panel is mounted on the side of the robot base.
Adept Quattro User's Guide, Rev F
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