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Chapter 2 - Installation
WARNING: Verify that all connectors are fully inserted and screwed
down. Failure to do this could cause unexpected robot motion. Also, a
!
connector could get pulled out or dislodged unexpectedly.
Installing Signal Cables: MV Controller to Power Chassis
The VJI-to-Amp cable must be installed between the controller and the power chassis.
This cable assembly has a single plug on one end (for the VJI) and four plugs on the other
end (for the amplifiers).
1. Connect the cable end with the single connector to the connector marked "Ampli-
fier Signal" (upper) on the VJI module. Tighten the screws. See Figure 2-10.
2. The other end of the cable with four plugs must be connected in the following
special pattern. See Figure 2-13.
a. Connect the plug labeled Amplifier Ctrl 1 to the B1 connector on Module 1.
b. Connect the plug labeled Amplifier Ctrl 3 to the B2 connector on Module 1.
c. Connect the plug labeled Amplifier Ctrl 2 to the B1 connector on Module 2.
d. Connect the plug labeled Amplifier Ctrl 4 to the B2 connector on Module 2.
3. Verify that all connectors are secure and fully inserted and installed in the correct
location.
WARNING: Verify that all connectors are fully inserted and screwed
down. Failure to do this could cause unexpected robot motion. Also, a
!
connector could get pulled out or dislodged unexpectedly.
VJI-to-AMP Cable
(to VJI Module
in MV Controller)
Figure 2-13. Power Chassis to VJI Cable Installation
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Module #1
Amplifier
Ctrl 1
Amplifier
Ctrl 3
Adept 550 Robot Instruction Handbook, Rev A
Module #2
AMP-1 AMP-3
AMP-2 AMP-4
+
+
B
AMP
B
AMP
DO NOT REMOVE OR INSTALL THIS
DO NOT REMOVE OR INSTALL THIS
DO NOT REMOVE THIS PANEL UNLESS
DO NOT REMOVE THIS PANEL UNLESS
MODULE UNLESS HIGH VOLTS LED
MODULE UNLESS HIGH VOLTS LED
SYSTEM POWER IS OFF AND AMPLIFIER
SYSTEM POWER IS OFF AND AMPLIFIER
IS COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED.
IS COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED.
HIGH VOLTS LED(S) IS COMPLETELY
HIGH VOLTS LED(S) IS COMPLETELY
EXTINGUISHED. DO NOT OPERATE
EXTINGUISHED. DO NOT OPERATE
HIGH VOLTS ON
HIGH VOLTS ON
WITHOUT THIS PANEL INSTALLED.
WITHOUT THIS PANEL INSTALLED.
PWM ON
PWM ON
LOW VOLTS ON
LOW VOLTS ON
Amplifier
OPEN CKT FAULT
OPEN CKT FAULT
HV SAG/OVER TEMP
HV SAG/OVER TEMP
SHORT FAULT
SHORT FAULT
B1 B2
B1 B2
Ctrl 2
B1
B1
A
A
M
M
P
P
L
L
I
I
F
F
I
I
E
E
R
R
C
C
O
T
O
T
N
N
E
E
T
A
T
A
R
R
C
C
O
H
O
H
L
L
R
R
E
E
S
S
T
T
R
R
I
I
Amplifier
C
C
B2
T
B2
T
Ctrl 4
M
M
O
O
T
T
O
O
R
R
P
P
O
O
W
W
E
E
R
R
O
O
U
U
T
T
P
P
U
U
T
T
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