Communication Tool l Run Runs the sequence once. l Stop Stops the sequence, if it is running. l Run Continuously Repeatedly runs the sequence. l Reset Resets the communications queue (flushes it of instances on the PC that have been identified to be sent to V+, but have not actually been sent) and resets the Overlap tool tracking of previously-located instances. Communication Tool The Communication Tool is a tool for conveyor tracking applications. The purpose of the Com- munication Tool is to provide instructions to the controller for handling parts that must be picked or manipulated by a robot. NOTE : Conveyor tracking requires an Adept SmartController CX motion controller.
The Communication Tool is configured using its object editor. 1. To add a Communication Tool, right-click in the Tree structure of the Workspace Explorer and select: New > Vision > ACE Sight > Communication Tool The tool is added to the ACE workspace and the Communication Tool object editor opens. 2. Use the controls within the object editor to configure the Communication Tool for your application. ACEUser's Guide, 3.6.x, 18316-000 Rev A Page 610