Specifications

Chapter 3 - SmartController Operation
46 Adept SmartController User’s Guide, Rev. H
3.6 Installing the User Interface
NOTE: The Adept Document Library CD-ROM is included in your
shipment. This CD-ROM contains Adept’s user documentation. Unless
otherwise specified, check this CD-ROM for documentation that is
referenced in this manual.
Graphical Interface Using AdeptWindows
The Adept SmartController system includes the AdeptWindows PC software, which is a
suite of application programs that provides capabilities for the Adept SmartController
and a user interface for the PC. One of these capabilities is to operate the Adept
SmartController via a graphical user interface running over an Ethernet connection. The
procedure for installing AdeptWindows and setting up the user interface for the Adept
SmartController system is described in the AdeptWindows Installation Guide, which is
included in your shipment. Refer to this document for details on installing
AdeptWindows and establishing an Ethernet connection to the Adept SmartController.
NOTE: Connect the necessary Ethernet cabling between your PC and the
Adept SmartController prior to turning on the PC and controller. See
Section 2.2 on page 35.
NOTE: After installing the AdeptWindows software, refer to the
AdeptWindows online help for additional information on setting up the
user interface.
Graphical Interface Using Adept DeskTop
Adept DeskTop 4.0 is a software package available as an option for
SmartController-based systems. Adept DeskTop provides a powerful PC-based
development environment for Adept systems with an extensive set of tools for
programming, debugging, and testing. Adept DeskTop gives you the flexibility to
customize the graphical user interface and user-access level for any given Adept robotic
application.
Some of the highlights of Adept DeskTop include an advanced Code Editor environment,
a V+ Code Library, a Keyword Browser, a new File Manager Utility, and a Virtual Jog
Pendant. Adept DeskTop also has an integrated, comprehensive online documentation
system, with context-sensitive help.
For more information on Adept DeskTop, go to the Adept website and look in the
software products area.
WARNING: Make sure that all cables are installed
correctly and fully inserted and screwed down before
applying power to the system. Failure to do this could
cause unexpected robot motion. Also, a connector could
be pulled out or dislodged unexpectedly.
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