User`s guide

Chapter 3: System Installation
NOTE:In order to maintain compliance with standards, Adept recommends that
DC power be delivered over a shielded cable, with the shield connected to frame
ground at both ends of the cable.
3.4 Connecting 200-240 VAC Power to Robot
WARNING:Appropriately sized Branch Circuit
Protection and Lockout / Tagout Capability must be
provided in accordance with the National Electrical Code
and any local codes. Ensure compliance with all local
and national safety and electrical codes for the
installation and operation of the robot system.
Specifications for AC Power
Table 3-5. Specifications for 200/240 VAC User-Supplied Power
Auto-Ranging
Nominal
Voltage
Ranges
Minimum
Operating
Voltage
a
Maximum
Operating
Voltage
Frequency/
Phasing
Recommended
External Circuit
Breaker, User-
Supplied
200 V to 240 V 180 V 264 V 50/60 Hz
1-phase
10 Amps
a
Specifications are established at nominal line voltage. Low line voltage can affect robot
performance.
Table 3-6. Typical Robot Power Consumption
Cobra Robot
Move
Average
Power (W)
RMS Current
(A)
Peak Power
(W)
a
ePLC600 No load—Adept cycle
b
344 1.56 1559
5.5 kg—Adept cycle
b
494 2.25 2061
5.5 kg—all joints move 880 4.00 2667
ePLC800 No load—Adept cycle
b
377 1.71 1406
5.5 kg—Adept cycle
b
531 2.41 1955
5.5 kg—all joints move 794 3.61 2110
a
For short durations (100 ms).
b
For details on Adept cycle, see Robot Specifications on page 88.
NOTE:The Adept robot system is intended to be installed as a piece of equipment
in a permanently-installed system.
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