User`s guide

Chapter 2: Installation
NOTE:The power requirements for the user-supplied power supply will vary
depending on the configuration of the Adept SmartController EX motion controller
and connected devices. A minimum configuration of the controller, front panel, and
pendant will require 2 A at 24 VDC. However, a 24 V, 5 A power supply is recom-
mended to allow for additional current draw from connected devices, such as
external IEEE 1394 devices and digital I/O loads.
24 VDC Power Cabling
In order to maintain compliance with many standards, DC power must be delivered over a
shielded cable, with the shield connected to the frame ground at both ends of the cable, as
shown in the following figure. Conductors should be 1.5 mm
2
to 1.85 mm
2
(16 to 14 AWG) in
size. The maximum length for the 24 VDC cable is 10 meters.
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+
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+
User-Pro
vided
Power Supply
24 VDC, 5 A
Optional
Fuse
Adept SmartController EX
Motion Controller
User-Supplied Shielded
Power Cable
Note: Use connector
supplied by Adept at
this end of cable.
Shield from cable
Star washer
M3 x 6 screw
Shield from cable to frame
g
round on power supply
Circuit protection < 8A
F
rame Ground
Figure 2-7. User-Supplied Power Cable
Daisy-Chaining Power
The Adept SmartController EX motion controller is equipped with two DC power connectors.
These connectors allow the daisy-chaining of power from one controller to another or to an
sDIO expansion module. When daisy-chaining power, the power supply circuit must be lim-
ited to the lesser of 8 Amps or the ampacity of the cabling. This can be done with a circuit
breaker or a fuse. The DC power can be applied to either the XDC1 or XDC2 connector.
CAUTION: Use only one 24 VDC power supply per circuit. Failure to do
this could result in damage to the equipment.
CAUTION: The SmartVision EX vision controller has a higher current
demand and should be wired independently. Do not daisy-chain its
power from a Adept SmartController EX motion controller.
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