Adept SmartMotion - Manual (Page 24)

Chapter 2 - System Installation
24 Adept SmartMotion Installation Guide, Rev. C
2.6 Enclosure for SmartController and sMI6
The Adept SmartController and the Adept sMI6 module should be installed in a suitable
enclosures. All of the equipment can be installed in one enclosure, or the sMI6 and
associated components can be placed in a separate enclosure near the user’s equipment;
see Note below. Enclosures can be very beneficial in helping protect the controller, sMI6
chassis, and associated peripherals and wiring from noise problems and other hazards
that are typical in many industrial settings.
NOTE: While the sMI6 and MP6 panels should be installed in an
enclosure for protection, they can be installed, along with the third-party
servo amplifiers, in a remote location closer to the user’s mechanism. The
interface between the SmartController system and the sMI6 module is via
the SmartServo network using an IEEE 1394 cable.
The enclosure must provide the internal environmental conditions (temperature,
humidity, etc.) required by the equipment. The enclosure must also meet all local and
national safety codes after the equipment is installed. The Emergency Stop circuitry must
be incorporated into the setup of the enclosure.
It is a good idea to select an enclosure that is large enough so the three MP6 panels can be
installed in the same enclosure as the other equipment. The enclosure is also a good place
to install additional user equipment such as power supplies, DIN mounting rails, wiring
terminal strips, etc.
Make sure to keep low-voltage control signal wiring away from high-voltage wiring to
avoid interference and noise problems.