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Chapter 1: introduction, 1 product description, Sdio module expansion module – Adept EX SmartContoller User Manual

Page 9: Optional adept t20 pendant

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Adept SmartController EX User’s Guide, Rev. B

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Product Description

The Adept SmartController EX motion controller is a member of Adept’s family of high-per-
formance distributed motion controllers. The Adept SmartController EX motion controller is
designed for use with Adept Python Linear Modules, Adept Cobra s-series robots, the Adept
Viper line of six-axis robots, the Adept sMI6 Module for the SmartMotion product, Adept
SmartServo kits, and Adept Quattro robots.

Figure 1-1. Adept SmartController EX Motion Controller

sDIO Module Expansion Module

The sDIO module expansion module provides 32 optical-isolated digital inputs, 32 optical-iso-
lated outputs, and an IEEE 1394 interface.

Customers can access I/O signals from the following points using these products:

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the XDIO connector on an Adept SmartController EX motion controller

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the DeviceNet connector on an Adept SmartController EX motion controller

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the DIO X1 - X4 connectors on an sDIO module

Optional Adept T20 Pendant

The optional Adept T20 pendant provides a user interface and teach pendant in an ergonomic
and rugged package. The pendant is designed for right- or left-handed use. All gripping and
holding positions enable comfortable and fatigue-free operation.