Specifications

Optional Equipment
Adept MV Controller User’s Guide, Rev C 19
2.6 Optional Equipment
External Front Panel (VFP-1 or VFP-3)
The external Front Panel (VFP) is a separate control panel that can be added to any Adept
MV controller system. There are two types of VFPs: the VFP-1 and the VFP-3. The VFP-1 is
used with all Adept systems that do not include the Manual Mode Safety Package
(MMSP) option. The VFP-3 is used with systems that do have the MMSP option installed.
The VFP connects by cable to the front of the SIO module. The VFP gives you complete
control over the Adept MV controller including Auto/Manual mode selection and
push-button Emergency Stop switch. The VFP can also be used to control AC power to the
controller; on the MV-5 and MV-10 controllers this feature requires a user-supplied 24V
power supply and AC contactor. The optional Manual Control Pendant can be connected
to the VFP. (See page 96 for more information.)
Manual Control Pendant (MCP)
The Manual Control Pendant (MCP) is a hand-held control unit that can be added to any
Adept MV controller system that includes a VFP. The MCP connects to the front of the
VFP. The MCP is available in two versions: the operator’s pendant and the programmer’s
pendant. The operator’s pendant has a palm-activated Hold-to-Run switch connected to
the remote emergency stop circuit; the programmer’s pendant does not have this switch.
(The programmer’s pendant cannot be used in installations that require CE Marking, for
example, in EU countries. Users should check local and national standards and laws.)
The MCP is often used to manually control a robot or motion device during system
development. The MCP includes function keys and a 2-line by 40-character LCD display
that are fully programmable. An Emergency Stop push button switch on the MCP shuts
off high power at the Adept MV controller. See Appendix D on page 179 for complete
information.
AdeptNet
AdeptNet is Adept’s Ethernet networking solution for the Adept MV controller.
AdeptNet allows multiple Adept MV controllers to operate as nodes on a Local Area
Network (LAN) that may include other non-Adept devices such as PCs or UNIX-based
workstations. AdeptNet software allows for peer-to-peer communications, file transfer,
and sharing of a (non-Adept) file server. The AdeptNet hardware module requires an 040
System Processor. These two modules are installed side-by-side in the MV controller.
A-Series Color Monitor
For the A-Series Adept MV controller, Adept offers an optional high-resolution color
monitor with a tilt/swivel base. The monitor has a maximum resolution of 1024 dots
horizontal by 768 lines vertical.
A-Series Extended Keyboard
For the A-Series Adept MV controller, Adept offers an optional extended keyboard with
an integrated trackball.
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