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Chapter 3: System Installation
3.4 Connecting User-Supplied PC to SmartController
The SmartController for Adept Cobra s600/s800 robots must be connected to a user-supplied
PC for setup, control, and programming. The user loads the Adept ACE software onto the PC
and connects it to the SmartController via an Ethernet cable.
PC Requirements
The Adept ACE CD-ROM will display a ReadMe file when inserted in your PC. This contains
hardware and software requirements for running Adept ACE software.
NOTE: The specifications are also listed in the ACE PackXpert Datasheet, available
on the Adept corporate website.
3.5 Installing Adept ACE Software
You install Adept ACE from the Adept Software CD-ROM. Adept ACE needs Microsoft .NET
Framework. The Adept ACE Setup Wizard scans your PC for .NET, and installs it
automatically if it is not already installed.
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your PC.
If Autoplay is enabled, the Adept software CD-ROM menu is displayed. If Autoplay is
disabled, you will need to manually start the CD-ROM.
NOTE: The online document that describes the installation process opens in
the background when you select one of software installation steps below.
2. Especially if you are upgrading your Adept ACE software installation: from the Adept
ACE software CD-ROM menu, click Read Important Information.
3. From the Adept ACE software CD-ROM menu, select:
Install the Adept ACE Software
The Adept ACE Setup wizard opens.
4. Follow the online instructions as you step through the installation process.
5. When the installation is complete, click Finish.
6. After closing the Adept ACE Setup wizard, click Exit on the CD-ROM menu to close the
menu.
NOTE: You will have to restart the PC after installing Adept ACE software.
3.6 Cable Connections from Robot to SmartController
The following cables are shipped in the cable/accessories box.
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Locate the IEEE 1394 cable (length 4.5 M).
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For an AIB system, locate the XSYS cable.
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