Specifications
Chapter 2 - Overview
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Adept VME Joint Interface Module (VJI)
The Adept VME Joint Interface module (VJI) is required when an Adept robot, such as the
Adept 550, AdeptOne, or AdeptThree robot, is installed in an Adept MV controller
system. The VJI module interfaces to the encoders and amplifiers for the robot. Also, the
VJI is the interface to belt encoders in conveyor tracking applications for Adept robots.
AdeptForce VME Module (VFI)
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The AdeptForce VME module (VFI) is part of the AdeptForce VME product. Other
components included in the product are the AdeptForce VME software module and the
force-sensing unit installed on a robot. See the product description later in this chapter for
more information.
Digital Input/Output Module (DIO)
The Adept Digital Input/Output module (DIO) is a 64-channel digital I/O module with
32 input channels and 32 output channels. It is a 6U VME slave module and all inputs and
outputs are optically isolated. Up to 8 DIO modules can be installed in an Adept MV-19
controller, depending on slot availability. The total I/O capacity (including the channels
on the SIO module) of a controller with 8 DIO modules is 268 input channels and 264
output channels.
Auxiliary Processor
The Adept 030 and 040 System Processor modules can be used as Auxiliary System
processors to add increased processing performance to an Adept system. An Auxiliary
processor can be assigned to handle the processing operations for AdeptMotion VME,
AdeptVision VME, Force-Sensing, or, with the optional V
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Extensions Software License,
can run multiple instances of the V
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operating system. The CONFIG_C utility program is
used to specify which portions of the system software are handled by each processor.
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For installations in Europe, see the Manufacturer’s Declaration (inside front cover) for
important EMC information. In applications using the VFI module, it may be necessary
to use additional EMC procedures, such as installing the controller in an EMI/FRI
shielded enclosure.
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