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Product Description
Adept Servo Kit
Adept Servo Kits offer a convenient and economical way to add one or more incremental
axes to an existing system. The kits are plug-compatible with Adept's SmartServo
distributed-servo network. The SmartServo network utilizes the IEEE-1394 protocol to
provide real-time communications with an individual axis.
Servo Kit Components
The Servo Kit consists of an Adept MotionBlox-10 (MB-10), a matched AC servo motor
with absolute encoder, an amplifier mounting bracket, and related documentation.
Complementary components, such as power and interface cables, remote I/O kit, and
cable accessories, are available as options.
Adept MB-10
The Adept MB-10 is a distributed-servo amplifier that can be mounted close to the motor,
thereby eliminating the need for panel space typically required for servo amplifiers. This
also simplifies installation and reduces the cables required to interface with the
mechanism. As an option, motor and encoder extension harnesses made from high-flex
robotic cable can be ordered.
The MB-10 features an on-board RISC microprocessor that executes the advanced servo
loop. Adept's IEEE-1394-based SmartServo network recognizes the MB-10 as a network
node. The MB-10 is compatible with single-phase nominal AC voltage input of 200-240 V,
50 or 60 Hz.
Servo Motors
The servo motors for the Servo Kit are compact, CE compliant, low noise, high speed, and
high power. The motors feature an absolute encoder that eliminates the need for homing.
Encoder resolution is 65,536 counts per revolution. Additionally, the motors are totally
enclosed and self-cooled by natural convection when mounted in an appropriate ambient
environment. The MB-10 includes an internal regenerative dump resistor designed to
handle approximately 20 Watts under nominal conditions. (For systems configured for
regenerative power applications (such as vertical axes), contact Adept Customer Service
for more information (see
The servo motors are available in four sizes: 100 W, 200 W, 400 W, and 750 W. The
primary advantage of the larger motors is the additional torque created. (The MB-10
amplifier is not able to drive the 750 W motor to its maximum capability.) All the motors
are available with or without brakes.
Adept MotionBlox-10 Servo Kit Installation Guide, Rev. B
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