Adept Python - Manual (Page 67)

Adept Python Modules User’s Guide, Rev. E 67
Module System Descriptions
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5.1 System Configuration Options
In addition to module options, several system configuration options are available. A
system consists of one or more modules, one amplifier per module, combining brackets,
interconnect harnesses, and optional mounting feet.The following system options are
available:
• Control series
• System configuration
• Module types
• Orientation
• Mounting options
• Cable kits
• Gantry mounting kits
• IO Blox
• Cabling/plumbing option
5.2 Module System Descriptor Numbers
A module system descriptor number is associated with each system. This number is
similar to the descriptor number used to specify each module: it specifies each selected
system option and defines the assembly orientation of the system.
The module system descriptor number defines all of the system bill of material items,
except for the individual modules and the controller bundle. For example, the descriptor
number defines the number of MB-10 amplifiers, the type of combining bracket kits, and
the lengths of the interconnect cable harnesses. The number also defines optional
materials, such as gantry mount hardware, mounting feet/toe clamps, and IO Blox. Just as
important, the module system descriptor number defines the assembly orientation for the
modules, gantry, and IO Blox. Both the individual module and module system descriptor
numbers are required to fully define a Python module system.
NOTE: In addition to module system descriptor numbers, a descriptor
number is associated with each module. See
“Module Descriptor
Numbers” on page 52 information.