Adept AnyFeeder - Manual (Page 44)

Chapter 4 - Using the AnyFeeder with Digital I/O
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4.2 Digital I/O Communications
This section describes the Adept AnyFeeder system digital I/O communications.
Signal Handshake
Communication works on the basis of a master/slave relationship. For a given situation,
the master sends the Adept AnyFeeder a command, the Adept AnyFeeder confirms
reception of the command, executes it, and reports the status back to the master (whether
the command completed successfully or not).
As viewed from the robot/controller (master) side, the digital I/O interface consists of 12
digital outputs and 8 digital inputs (see
Figure 4-1 ).
• The 12 outputs are used by the master controller to send the Adept AnyFeeder an
action command or set a parameter.
• The 8 inputs return information about the Adept AnyFeeder status and report if an
action has been completed.
IN 8 8 RD OUT 8
IN 9 22 BN / BU OUT 9
IN 10 9 BK OUT 10
IN 11 23 WH / RD OUT 11
IN 12 10 VT OUT 12
not used 11 GY / PK not used
Shield, ground to case N/A BK
Table 4-1. Digital I/O Wiring Assignments
AnyFeeder Function
AnyFeeder Pin #
DSUB 25
Wire Color
Power Supply/
SmartController
Function