Connecting The Mcp To The Cip; Mcp Cradle - adept technology MV User Manual

Chapter 5

Connecting the MCP to the CIP

The optional MCP is connected to the system at the pendant connector on the CIP.
The controller does not have to be turned off to connect or disconnect the MCP.
Note that if the MCP or the MCP bypass plug is removed, High Power will be
turned off. See



device that controls program execution and a paddle switch to select
the operating mode. Before the MCP can be used in the workcell, the
operating key switch must be set to
( O
LOCAL
from keyboard or terminal.
Plug the MCP into the connector marked MCP on the CIP. The jack and plug are
keyed to ensure proper connection. The CIP connector is an AMP 16-pin circular
plastic male connector. A female connector is used on MCP cable.


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MCP Cradle

The MCP is stored in the MCP cradle when it is not being held by an operator. The
cradle has a retaining clip that keeps the MCP enable switch closed. The MCP
cradle must be installed outside of the robot workcell.
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for information on the MCP connector pin outs.
The CIP has two switches. A keyswitch to select the
). This will prevent program execution from being started
Table 5-1. MCP Cable Connector Pin Out
 
Ground
TXD (transmit to MCP)
RXD (receive from
MCP)
Ground
+ 12 V
E-Stop1+
E-stop1 –
–12 V
Adept MV Controller User's Guide, Rev. B

Connecting the MCP to the CIP

and the NET switch to
MANUAL

  
9 Shield
10 Not used
11 E-Stop2
+
12 E-stop2 –
13 Enable2+
14 Enable1+
15 Enable 2–
16 Enable 1–