Nortech Systems Adept RS-232/TERM - Manual (Page 125)

Adept SmartController User’s Guide, Rev. E 125
Using the Manual
Control Pendant (MCP)
C
C.1 Manual Control Pendant Basics
Adept motion systems are designed to allow control of the robot or motion device from
the Manual Control Pendant (MCP).
Figure C-2 on page 128 shows how to hold the MCP.
There are two versions of the MCP, the MCP III (also called MCP-3) and the MCP-4.
MCP Enable Switch Function on CAT-3 SmartController
When a CAT-3 SmartController system is operating in Auto Mode, the Enable Switch on
the MCP has no effect on the operation. This means in the Auto mode, the Enable switch
does not have to be pressed to enable High Power, and releasing the Enable switch while
running will not turn off High Power. This is true for both the MCP-3 and MCP-4 models.
See Section 1.6 on page 21 for more information on the CAT-3 SmartController.
MCP III
The MCP III has a palm-activated enabling switch that is connected to the remote
emergency stop circuitry of the controller. Whenever this switch is released, High Power
is removed from the motion device. When the MCP is not being used, the operator must
place it in the special cradle provided or remove it from the controller and install the
pendant jumper plug. The cradle retaining clip will keep the enabling switch depressed
when the pendant is not in use.
Figure C-3 on page 128 shows how to place the pendant
in its cradle.
To operate the MCP, put your left hand through the opening on the left-hand side of the
pendant and use your left thumb to operate the pendant speed bars. Use your right hand
for all the other function buttons. The various button groupings of the pendant are
reviewed in this section.
CAUTION: The new functionality of the MCP Enable
switch in Auto Mode must be recognized by persons
familiar with Adept systems, and working patterns and
habits adjusted accordingly.