Nortech Systems Adept RS-232/TERM - Manual (Page 129)

Manual Control Pendant Basics
Adept SmartController User’s Guide, Rev. E 129
Connecting the MCP
The MCP connects to the XMCP connector on the front of the controller. See the system
cable diagram in
Figure 2-9 on page 34 for more information.
• For an MCP-3, install the MCP adapter cable and the MCP-3 dongle between the
MCP and the controller.
• For an MCP-4, install the MCP adapter cable between the MCP and the controller.
The dongle is not required for the MCP-4.
The pendant emergency stop switch and the palm-activated enabling switch are wired
into the emergency stop circuitry. Therefore, either the pendant or the optional pendant
jumper plug must be attached to this connector. If neither one is connected, you cannot
enable High Power. If the pendant or jumper plug is removed, High Power is turned off.
WARNING: The cradle for the pendant MUST be mounted
outside of the robot or motion device work envelope.
CAUTION: Do not modify or extend the MCP cable. Doing
this will void the warranty on the MCP.
WARNING: The Auto/Manual keyswitch on the Adept
Front Panel must be set to Manual if the MCP is to be used
inside the robot workcell. This enables important safety
features to protect the operator by limiting the speed of the
robot.