Using the Controller Using the Controller You interact with the controller by: l Using a pointing device to make selections. This type of interaction is used with programs written for ACE-based systems. For details on the ACE user interface basics, see the ACE User's Guide . l Initiating actions and responding to system requests with the pendant. The pendant is generally used with motion systems. l Use of the T20 pendant is described in the Adept T20 Pendant User's Guide. l Entering commands and responding to system requests by typing entries at the command line. This is the most basic type of interaction and is used by all Omron Adept controllers.
For details on the basics of the command line, see Using the eV+ Command Line. The following are the minimum steps required to get an Omron Adept system up and running. Install the Equipment and Set the Hardware Configuration All the equipment must be installed and tested. The Adept SmartController User's Guide covers installation and hardware configuration of the controller. As delivered from Omron Adept, all systems have their hardware configuration set to the most common defaults. You will not have to perform any hardware configuration changes if these defaults are acceptable to your installation. The controller hardware configuration options are detailed in the controller user's guide.
In addition to the controller, your system may include the following: l An Omron Adept robot, or a motion device and the Adept SmartMotion system option. l Installation of the Omron Adept robot or motion device should be covered in the documentation provided with that robot or motion device. l Interconnection of the robot with the controller is covered in the robot user guide. l The motion servo hardware configuration is covered in the Adept SmartMotion Installation Guide . See the Adept SmartMotion Developer's Guide for details on software configuration for systems using the Adept SmartMotion option. l Safety equipment.
l In workcells with robots or motion devices, it is critical that sensors be placed that will prevent personnel from entering the workcell when the motion device may move. Make sure this equipment is installed and functioning properly eV+Operating System User's Guide, v2.x, 18320-000 Rev A Page 22