Specifications

Chapter 2 - Overview
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• Connector for an optional External Front Panel (VFP)
The SIO module controls the system Emergency Stop (E-Stop) circuitry. The system
real-time clock/calendar functions and non-volatile memory for Adept software license
bits are also handled by the SIO module.
2.5 Optional Modules
This section gives a brief description of the optional modules. Each module is covered in
more detail in a separate chapter in this User’s Guide.
Adept Graphics Module (VGB)
The Adept Graphics module (VGB) is required for A-Series Adept MV controllers. The
VGB is a single-slot 6U VME module that serves as the graphics processor and
frame-buffer, and controls the video output to the color monitor. The VGB has connectors
for the monitor, keyboard, and pointing device (mouse, trackball, etc.). The VGB also has a
direct Video Bus connection to the VIS module in AdeptVision VME systems.
AdeptVision VME Interface Module (VIS)
The AdeptVision VME Interface module (VIS) is required to run the AdeptVision VME
product on A-Series Adept MV controllers. The VIS is a single-slot 6U VME module that
serves as the vision interface. There is a camera/strobe connector for camera and strobe
signals. The VIS module can support up to four cameras and two strobe lights. The Video
Bus connector provides direct video-bus signal connections to the VGB module.
AdeptMotion Interface Modules (MI3/MI6)
An AdeptMotion Interface module (MI3 or MI6) is required to run the AdeptMotion VME
product. The MI3 module is a single-slot 6U VME module designed to control three axes
of motion; the MI6 controls six axes. Each module has servo drive outputs, incremental
encoder inputs, and digital I/O for machine and amplifier control. All external device
inputs and outputs are opto-isolated. Each of the channels on the MI3/MI6 can be
configured for either servo control of a robot axis, or for conveyor belt tracking from an
external encoder.
Up to four MI6 modules can be installed in an Adept MV-19 controller, as long as there is
sufficient processing power. The MI3/MI6 module can be used with both A-Series and
S-Series Adept MV controllers.
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