Adept Python - Manual (Page 120)

Chapter 7 - Controller System Installation
120 Adept Python Modules User’s Guide, Rev. E
7.6 Installing the User Interface
Using AdeptWindows PC Software
The Adept SmartController system is typically used with AdeptWindows software,
which is a suite of application programs for the SmartController and a PC.
AdeptWindows enables you to operate the controller via a graphical user interface
running over an Ethernet connection. The procedure for installing AdeptWindows and
setting up the user interface is described in the
AdeptWindows Installation Guide . Refer
to this document for details on installing AdeptWindows and establishing an Ethernet
connection to the controller.
NOTE: The AdeptWindows Installation Guide also describes how to set
up a serial connection between the PC and the controller. A serial
connection can be used instead of an Ethernet connection to communicate
with the controller.
After installing the AdeptWindows PC software, refer to the AdeptWindows on-line 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 PC
software products area.
7.7 Installing Optional IO Blox Units
Adept IO Blox units can be installed in Python systems to enable additional input/output
capacity. Each IO Blox unit can handle 8 inputs and 8 outputs. Up to 4 IO Blox units can be
daisy-chained, for a total of 32 additional I/O lines. The IO Blox unit connects to an MB-10
amplifier in Python systems. See the
Adept IO Blox User’s Guide for complete installation
and operation details.