Chapter 3: Installation 1. Remove the SmartController EX motion controller and any optional sDIO expansion module from their boxes. Place them near the robot, or mount them in a rack. For details, see Mounting the SmartController EX Motion Controller on page 14. 2. Remove the optional Front Panel from its box and set it on a flat surface near the SmartController EX motion controller. 3. Remove the optional T20 pendant from its box and place it on a flat surface near the Front Panel. Repacking for Relocation If the controller needs to be relocated, reverse the steps in the installation procedure.
Reuse all original packing containers and materials and follow all safety notes used for installation. Improper packaging for shipment will void your warranty. Space Around the Chassis When the SmartController EX motion controller and/or sDIO expansion module is installed, you must allow 10 mm at the back of the unit and 13 mm on the sides of the unit for proper air cooling. Mounting the SmartController EX Motion Controller The following mounting options are available for the controller: l Rack l Panel l Table l Stack The controller and compatible units can be mounted with one unit placed on top of another.
See Mounting the sDIO Module on page 57 for information on mounting the sDIO expansion module. NOTE: To maintain compliance with many standards, the mounting of the con- troller and all terminations at the controller must be performed in accordance with local and national regulations. Rack-Mounting the SmartController EX Motion Controller To rack-mount the controller in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, install the optional mount- ing brackets on the side of the controller, as shown in the following figure. These brackets must be ordered separately. They do not come with the controller. SmartController EX User’s Guide, 11069-000 Rev. F Page 14 of 92