Specifications

Adept SmartController User’s Guide, Rev. H 125
Using the Manual
Control Pendant (MCP) C
C.1 Manual Control Pendant Basics
NOTE: If you are using the Adept T1/T2 Pendant with your system, refer
to the Adept T1 Pendant User’s Guide or Adept T2 Pendant User’s Guide
that is supplied with the system for information on operating the
pendant.
Adept motion systems are designed to allow control of the robot or motion device from
the Manual Control Pendant (MCP). Figure C-2 on page 128 shows how to hold the MCP.
There are two versions of the MCP: the MCP III (also called MCP-3) and the MCP-4.
MCP Enable Switch Function with CAT-3 SmartControllers
NOTE: CAT-3 SmartControllers will have serial numbers starting with
1000-, 2000-, or 2100- (for CS, CX, and CX with AVI, respectively).
Older, non-CAT-3 SmartControllers will have serial numbers starting with 3561-
(CS) or 3562- (CX).
When a CAT-3 SmartController system is operating in Auto Mode, the Enable Switch on
the MCP has no effect on the operation. This means in Auto mode, the Enable switch does
not have to be pressed to enable High Power, and releasing the Enable switch while
running will not turn off High Power. This is true for both the MCP-3 and MCP-4 models.
See Section 1.7 on page 22 for more information on the CAT-3 SmartController.
MCP Enable Switch Function with Earlier (Pre-CAT-3) SmartControllers
The MCP III has a palm-activated Enable switch that is connected to the remote
emergency-stop circuitry of the controller. When this switch is released in Automatic
mode, High Power is removed from the motion device. When the MCP is not being used,
the operator must place it in the special cradle provided or remove it from the controller
and install the pendant jumper plug. The cradle retaining clip will keep the Enable switch
depressed when the pendant is not in use. Figure C-3 on page 128 shows how to place the
pendant in its cradle.
CAUTION: The new functionality of the MCP Enable
switch in Auto Mode must be recognized by persons
familiar with older Adept systems, and working patterns
and habits adjusted accordingly.
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