Chapter 3 - System Installation 3.2 Installing the SmartController Refer to the Adept SmartController User’s Guide for complete information on installing the Adept SmartController. This list summarizes the main steps. 1. Mount the SmartController and Front Panel. 2. Connect the Front Panel to the SmartController. 3. Connect the optional pendant to the SmartController, if included. 4. Connect user-supplied 24 VDC power to the controller. 5. Install a user-supplied ground wire between the SmartController and ground. 6. Install the Adept ACE PC software on the user-supplied PC.
This includes connecting the supplied Ethernet crossover cable between the user-supplied PC and the Ethernet port on the SmartContoller. 3.3 Installing the Adept ACE Software The Adept ACE software is installed from the Adept ACE software CD-ROM. 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC. If Autoplay is enabled, the Adept software CD-ROM menu is displayed. If Autoplay is disabled, you will need to manually start the CD-ROM. 2. Especially if you are upgrading your Adept ACE software installation: from the Adept ACE software CD-ROM menu, click Read Important Information. 3. From the Adept ACE software CD-ROM menu, select:
Install the Adept ACE Software The Adept ACE Setup wizard opens. 4. Follow the online instructions as you step through the installation process. 5. When the installation is complete, click Finish. 6. After closing the Adept ACE Setup wizard, click Exit on the CD-ROM menu to close the menu. NOTE: You will have to restart the PC after installing the Adept ACE software. 3.4 Connecting the PC to the SmartController The Adept SmartController motion controller must be connected to a user-supplied PC or the Adept SmartVision EX processor for setup, control, and programming.
• Connect an Ethernet crossover cable between the PC and the SmartController motion controller or 34 Adept Viper s1300 Robot User’s Guide, Rev B