Specifications

External Front Panel (VFP-1)
Adept MV Controller User’s Guide, Rev C 97
• SYSTEM POWER switch and lamp (green): This rotary on/off switch supports
optional remote control of AC power to the controller. On the MV-5/MV-10 the
user must provide a suitable external AC contactor. See page 25 for connection
details. On the MV-8/19 an AC power relay is built into the controller. When
controller power is on, the green lamp is lit.
• PROGRAM START switch and lamp (green): A V
+
program can read the status
of the button to trigger special events.
• Operating Keyswitch: The keyswitch is a 2-position rotary switch marked
AUTO
and
MANUAL
. This switch determines which operating mode is selected. The
AUTO
position permits control of the system from the controller. The
MANUAL
position makes the MCP the single point of control.
• Control Keyswitch: The keyswitch is a 2-position rotary switch marked
LOCAL
and
NETWORK
. This switch determines which device is able to start robot motions.
The
LOCAL
position makes the Manual Control Pendant (MCP) or the connected
Terminal the single point of control. The
NETWORK
position is used with host
supervisory control software.
• LAMP TEST switch: When the button is pressed, all the indicator lamps should
light. If an indicator does not light, check it before continuing operation.
• PENDANT: connector for attaching the Manual Control Pendant (MCP) to the
front panel. In order to enable High Power, either the MCP or the supplied
pendant jumper plug must be connected.
Installing the External Front Panel (VFP)
The VFP can be mounted in a standard 19" equipment rack. In a robot installation, the VFP
must be installed outside of the robot workcell. This is so the robot cannot be started from
inside the workcell. See section A.6 on page 167 for dimensions. Since the back of the VFP
is open, make sure that it is securely mounted and that electronic components on the back
side of the panel are protected from contact by users or other equipment. Mount the VFP
in the same enclosure as the controller, or in a separate, protected enclosure. See
section 3.3 on page 23 (MV-5/10) or section 4.3 on page 45 (MV-8/19) for enclosure
requirements. See Figure 7-7 as you follow the procedure below.
NOTE:
If you are installing the VFP in an MV-5 or MV-10 system, see
page 25 for information on the System Power switch on the VFP.
1. Turn off the Adept MV controller power switch.
2. Remove the FP/MCP bypass plug from the FP/MCP connector on the SIO
module.
3. Locate the 2-meter front-panel cable that comes with the VFP. Plug one end into
the FP/MCP connector on the SIO module. Plug the other end into the 26-pin
D-Sub connector on the back of the VFP. Tighten the thumbscrews on both
connectors.
4. If you are not using an MCP, install the MCP bypass plug in the MCP connector of
the VFP. If you are using an MCP, go to section 7.9.
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