Using the Controller before proceeding. l The interconnection of safety devices to the controller is covered in the Adept SmartController User's Guide. l Peripheral input/output devices. l The Adept SmartController User's Guide covers the physical interconnect of I/O devices. l The ACE User's Guide describes using peripheral devices with the ACE interface and eV+. l The eV+ Language User's Guide covers eV+ programming considerations for accessing the peripheral devices. l Conveyor Belts. l The ACE User's Guide describes using conveyor belts with the ACE interface and eV+.
l The eV+ Language User's Guide describes the eV+ programming considerations for coordinating robot motions with a conveyor belt connected to one of the external encoder ports on the controller. l Cameras and strobe lights (requires the ACE Sight option). l The ACE Sight User's Guide details installing and configuring cameras and strobe lights. Installing or Upgrading the System Your Omron Adept controller ships from the factory with the eV+ operating system installed and configured. The procedure for installing or upgrading the eV+ system is described in the ACE User's Guide . Power Up the System Before turning on the controller, make sure:
l All safety devices are installed and operating correctly. l The workcell is free of obstructions and personnel. WARNING: Do not turn on the controller unless all safety devices are in place and operating correctly. Make sure the workcell is free of obstructions and personnel. eV+Operating System User's Guide, v2.x, 18320-000 Rev A Page 23