Chapter 3
Table 3-1. Operating Environment Specifications (Continued)
Environment Variable
Free space around controller (for proper
cooling)
Chassis protection class, unmounted
Recommendations for
customer-supplied enclosure for Adept
controller. (Mandatory for installations
in EU or EEA countries.)
a
See footnote on
Refer to
MV-5 and MV-10 controllers and the Compact Controller.
Voltage Interruptions
During a power failure, the contents of memory are not saved, and you will later
have to reload V
it convenient to provide an external uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to avoid
or reduce power interruptions.
Enclosure and Disconnect Requirements
The Adept controller must be installed in a suitable enclosure that provides the
environment (temperature, etc.) specified in
applicable local and national regulations.
The enclosure must also provide a power disconnect with a method for user
service personnel to lock the power in the off position. This is required for safety,
including national and international standards such as:
•
OSHA 'Lockout/Tagout' (USA)
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if you are using the optional VFI board.
Appendix A
for dimension drawings on the Adept
+
and your programs from disk. In some situations, you may find
Adept MV Controller User's Guide, Rev. B
Enclosure and Disconnect Requirements
Specification
Robot controller, vertical
mounting:
25 mm at top and bottom
Stand-alone controller, horizontal
mounting:
25 mm at left and right sides
IP20 (NEMA Type 1)
Enclosure must meet EN 60204
(IEC 204) requirements and be
rated at IP54. Also, the enclosure
must provide a method of locking
the enclosure power-disconnect in
a
the OFF position.
Table 3-1,
and complies with
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