Controller Installation Controller Installation The ACE software can communicate with multiple Adept SmartControllers. When you first create a work- space and connect to a controller, that controller, and its corresponding robots and grippers, are added to a folder in the workspace explorer, as shown in the following figure. Controller with Connected Robot/Gripper For some applications, you may have several controllers in your system. The ACE software allows you to add additional controllers. A Controller Installation wizard is provided for this purpose. As each controller is added, it will be placed in a separate folder. NOTE:
Any robots (and grippers) attached to the new controller will be automatically detected and added into the same folder. After the controller (and attached robots and grippers) are added to the workspace, they are available for use in your ACE application. Using the Controller Installation Wizard To use the Controller Installation wizard: 1. Right-click on the top-level folder in the Workspace Explorer and select New > Device > SmartController . The Controller Installation Wizard opens. ACE User's Guide, 3.6.x 18316-000 Rev A Page 190