User`s guide

Adept Peripherals User’s Guide, Rev A 13
Peripheral Connection Details 3
The fold-out sheet assumes the simplest installation for the items covered: one encoder only, use
of the first available signal for connections to the terminal block, etc.
This section elaborates a bit, to cover the next level of complexity that you might encounter if your
installation is a bit more complicated.
3.1 Encoders
Y-Adapter Cable
The Y-Adapter Cable can connect to two encoders.
One SmartController CX can process two belt encoders through the Belt Encoder jack.
Encoder Extension Cable
If you need to connect more than two encoder extension cables, contact Adept.
3.2 Cameras
Breakout Terminal Block
Although the terminal block is optional, the fold-out and this manual assume you will be using
one, along with its corresponding DB50 cables.
NOTE: For individual terminal connections, 16 - 20 AWG wire is recommended.
NOTE: Pin numbers on the terminal block match those on the XDIO port on the
SmartController and the PCIe I/O card on the SmartVision EX.
The terminal block is used to connect pins on the SmartController XDIO port and the SmartVision
EX I/O card to user data and power lines. Some Adept-supplied cables, such as the Hirose and
RJ45, have flying leads that connect to individual terminals on the terminal block.
All user connections are made with flying leads attached to individual terminals. See Ta bl e 4-3,
“XDIO Digital I/O Connector Pin Assignments,” on page 19 and Table 4-4, “I/O Card Pin
Assignments,” on page 20 for pinout information.