Document Outline

• DOCUMENT LIBRARY
• Adept Python Modules User’s Guide
  • Table of Contents
  • List of Figures
• Introduction
  • 1.1 Product Description
    • Adept Python Modules
    • MotionBlox-10 Servo Controller and Amplifier
    • Special and Custom Orders
    • Adept SmartController CX
    • Power Distribution Unit (PDU3)
  • 1.2 Overview of Typical System Installation
    • Installing Adept Python Modules
    • Installing the SmartController
    • Installing Peripherals and Options
    • Turning On the System
  • 1.3 Manufacturer’s Declaration
  • 1.4 How Can I Get Help?
  • 1.5 Related Manuals
    • Adept Document Library
• Safety
  • 2.1 Dangers, Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
  • 2.2 Intended Use of the Modules
  • 2.3 Risk Assessment
    • Exposure
    • Severity of Injury
    • Avoidance
    • Control System Behavior Category
  • 2.4 Precautions and Required Safeguards
    • Maximum Thrust
    • Safety Barriers
      • Impact and Trapping Points
      • Hazards From Expelling a Part or Attached Tooling
      • Additional Safety Information
  • 2.5 Equipment Modifications
    • Acceptable Modifications
    • Unacceptable Modifications
  • 2.6 Transport
    • Encoder Battery Life
  • 2.7 Safety Requirements for Additional Equipment
  • 2.8 Sound Emissions
  • 2.9 Thermal Hazard
  • 2.10 Working Areas
  • 2.11 Qualification of Personnel
  • 2.12 Safety Equipment for Operators
  • 2.13 Protection Against Unauthorized Operation
  • 2.14 Safety Aspects While Performing Maintenance
  • 2.15 Risks That Cannot Be Avoided
  • 2.16 Risks Due to Incorrect Installation or Operation
  • 2.17 What to Do in an Emergency Situation
• Python Linear Module Descriptions
  • 3.1 Adept Python Linear Modules
    • Single-Axis and Multiple-Axis Configurations
  • 3.2 Linear Module Options
    • L-Series Module Types
    • Payloads and Moments
    • Stroke Length
    • Accuracy
      • Ball Screw Lead
    • Speed
    • Acceleration
    • Resolution and Repeatability
    • Thrust
    • Brakes
    • Motor Mount Configuration
    • Harness Exit Configurations
    • Module Preparation (Assembly)
      • Cleanroom Modules
    • Module Descriptor Numbers
      • L18 Module Descriptor Number Example and Key
      • L12 Module Options and Descriptor Number Key
      • L08 Module Options and Descriptor Number Key
  • 3.3 Gantry Support Modules
    • Gantry Support Module Descriptor Numbers
• Python Theta Module Description
  • 4.1 Adept Python Theta Modules
    • Single-Axis and Multiple-Axis Configurations
  • 4.2 Theta Module Options
    • L-Series Module Type
    • Gear Ratio
    • Module Preparation (Assembly)
      • Cleanroom Modules
    • Interface
    • Module Descriptor Numbers
      • LT1 Module Descriptor Number Example and Key
• Module System Descriptions
  • 5.1 System Configuration Options
  • 5.2 Module System Descriptor Numbers
    • Module System Descriptor Number Example and Key
    • Control Series
  • 5.3 System Configuration and Module Types
    • Module Types
    • Single-Axis Configurations
      • System Options
    • Single-Axis Theta Modules
    • Two-Axis Configuration Drawings
      • D Configuration
      • G Configuration
      • K Configuration
      • X Configuration
      • Z Configurations
    • Three-Axis Configuration Drawings
      • P Configuration
      • Q Configuration
    • Four-Axis Configuration Drawings
      • P Configuration with Theta
      • Q Configuration with Theta
  • 5.4 System Orientation
    • Single-Axis Orientations
    • Typical Two-Axis Orientations
  • 5.5 Mounting Options
    • Mounting Feet Drawings
    • Toe Clamp Drawings
    • Mounting Feet Dimensions
    • Toe Clamp Dimensions
  • 5.6 Cable Kits
  • 5.7 Gantry Mounting Kits
    • Gantry Support Module Installation
      • Parallel Alignment Specifications
      • Gantry Over-Travel Specifications
  • 5.8 IO Blox
  • 5.9 Cabling/Plumbing
• Module Installation
  • 6.1 Lifting and Transporting Modules
  • 6.2 Mounting Requirements
    • Mounting Plate
  • 6.3 Installing a Python Module System
    • General Installation Notes
  • 6.4 Cleanroom System Installation
• Controller System Installation
  • 7.1 Installing the SmartController
    • Space Around the Chassis
    • Mounting the Controller Chassis
    • Connect 24 VDC Power and Ground to the SmartController
  • 7.2 System Cable Diagram
  • 7.3 Installing the PDU3
  • 7.4 Installing the Adept Front Panel
  • 7.5 Connecting the Optional T2 Pendant to the Controller
  • 7.6 Installing the User Interface
    • Using AdeptWindows PC Software
    • Graphical Interface Using Adept DeskTop
  • 7.7 Installing Optional IO Blox Units
• Power Distribution Unit
  • 8.1 Introduction to the PDU3
  • 8.2 Installing the PDU3
  • 8.3 Typical AC Power Connection Diagrams for PDU3
  • 8.4 PDU3 Connectors and Indicators
  • 8.5 PDU3 Fuses
    • Procedure to Remove Fuse Holder
  • 8.6 PDU3 Mounting Brackets
  • 8.7 PDU3 Dimensions
  • 8.8 PDU3 Mounting Bracket Dimensions
  • 8.9 PDU3 Specifications
  • 8.10 PDU3 E-Stop Circuit Diagram
  • 8.11 PDU3 Connector Specifications
    • XDCS Connector
    • XSLV1/2 Connector
• Adept MB-10 Amps
  • 9.1 Overview
  • 9.2 MB-10 Operation
    • Status Panel
    • Indicator LED
    • Brake Release Button
    • MB-10 Connectors
    • IO Blox Connector
    • EEPROM on MB-10 T-Bracket
  • 9.3 MB-10 Firmware
  • 9.4 MB-10 Specifications
  • 9.5 MB-10 Connector Specifications
• System Operation
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Verifying Installation
    • Mechanical Checks
    • Power Checks
    • Cable Installation Checks
    • User-Supplied Safety Equipment Checks
  • 10.3 Turning On Power
  • 10.4 Software Configuration
    • Load and Run DC_SETUP.V2
    • Run Module Calibration Setup Program
      • Adaptive Feed-Forward Compensation
  • 10.5 Enable High Power
  • 10.6 Run-Time Calibration
  • 10.7 Turning Off Power
  • 10.8 Operating and Programming an Adept Python Modules System
• Maintenance
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Checking Safety Systems
    • Every Six Months
  • 11.3 Replacing the MB-10 Internal Battery
    • Battery Replacement Time Periods
    • Battery Replacement Procedure
  • 11.4 Replacing the Module Encoder Battery
    • Battery Replacement Time Periods
    • Battery Replacement Procedures
      • Battery Accessible via End Cap Removal
      • Battery Not Easily Accessible, MB-10 Removal Required
  • 11.5 Python Module Maintenance
  • 11.6 Additional Maintenance
  • 11.7 MB-10 Decommissioning
• Advanced System Configurations
  • 12.1 Description
• Index