Specifications

Appendix D - Using the Manual Control Pendant (MCP)
180 Adept MV Controller User’s Guide, Rev C
D.1 Manual Control Pendant Basics
Programmer’s Pendant vs. Operator’s Pendant
Adept motion systems are designed to allow control of the robot or motion device from
the Manual Control Pendant (
MCP
). There are two styles of
MCP
s, the operator’s pendant
and the programmer’s pendant. The programmer’s pendant is designed for use while an
application is being written and debugged (a programmer’s pendant cannot be used
inside the robot work envelope). The operator’s MCP is designed for use during normal
system operation. Figure D-1 shows how to hold the operator’s
MCP
.
The operator’s pendant has a palm activated Hold-to-Run switch that is connected to the
remote emergency stop circuitry of the controller. Whenever this switch is released, High
Power is removed from the motion device. When the operator’s
MCP
is not being used, it
must be removed from the controller and the pendant jumper plug installed, or placed in
the special cradle provided. The cradle retaining clip will keep the Hold-to-Run switch
depressed when the pendant is not in use. Figure D-2 shows how to place the operator’s
pendant in its cradle.
To operate the MCP, put your left hand through the opening on the left-hand side of the
pendant and use your left thumb to operate the pendant speed bars. Use your right hand
for all the other function buttons. The various button groupings of the pendant are
reviewed in this section.
Figure D-1. Holding the Operator’s MCP
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Depress the palm-activated
Hold-to-Run switch
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2
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