Adept Technology AnyFeeder UG User Manual

Installing Cables and Power
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2.5 Installing Cables and Power
This section describes the electrical installation procedure for the Adept AnyFeeder. The 
Adept AnyFeeder requires the following cable connections:
 the 24 VDC power cable (supplied)
 the RS232 serial communications cable (supplied)
 the DIO (Digital I/O) cable (supplied)
System Cable Diagram
Figure 2-7. System Cable Diagram
NOTE: Refer to your robot user ’s guide for additional system cable...

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Serial Cable Installation
A serial communications cable is supplied with the Adept AnyFeeder (see Figure 2-8). 
Connect the male end of the cable to the RS232 (J2) port on the Adept AnyFeeder. Connect 
the female end of the cable to the serial port on the robot controller or PC.
Figure 2-8. Serial Cable
Serial Cable Wiring Assignments
Table 2-1 shows the wiring assignments for the supplied cable.
Table 2-1: Serial Cable Wiring Assignments...

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Digital I/O Cable Installation
A digital I/O cable is supplied with the Adept AnyFeeder (see Figure 2-9). Connect the 
female end of the cable to the parallel I/O +24 VDC in I/O Pwr (J3) port on the Adept 
AnyFeeder. 
Figure 2-9. DIO Cable
Digital I/O Cable Wiring Assignments
The supplied digital I/O cable must be wired as shown in Table 2-2.
NOTE: If you want to communicate with your Adept AnyFeeder using 
digital I/O rather than...

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Connecting the Power Cable
1. Locate the DC power cable with connector that was supplied with the Adept 
AnyFeeder (see Figure 2-10).
Figure 2-10. DC Power Cable
2. Connect the wire end of the cable to the user-supplied 24 VDC / 10 A regulated 
power supply.
3. Attach the connector end of the cable to the Motor Power 24 VDC In (J1) 
connector on the front of the Adept AnyFeeder (see Figure 2-11).
Figure 2-11. 24 VDC In Connector 

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Setting the Switches
The Adept AnyFeeder will be set for serial communications. The Com Mode Selection 
switches (see Figure 2-12) must be set as follows:
1. Move the A switch (selects Parallel I/O or RS232) to the down position, to select 
Serial.
Figure 2-12. Com Mode Selection Switches
After changing the switch settings, you must cycle power to the Adept AnyFeeder. 
 If the Adept AnyFeeder and connected equipment are powered from a...

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2.6 Verifying the Installation
This section describes the procedure for verifying the Adept AnyFeeder after installation. 
After wiring the system, turn on the 24 VDC power supply and verify that the two (2) 
Status LEDs are on (see Figure 2-13).
Figure 2-13. I/O Power and Motor Power LEDs
Additionally, the LED shown in Figure 2-14 will blink to indicate Serial mode.
Figure 2-14. Serial Mode Indicator LED 

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Using the AnyFeeder with
Serial Communications3
3.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the requirements for using the Adept AnyFeeder with a 
robot/vision system and serial communications.
3.2 System Requirements
To use the Adept AnyFeeder with a robot/vision system, your workcell must contain the 
equipment described in Section 2.1 on page 15.
3.3 Program Flow
The steps below briefly describe a simple program flow for using the Adept AnyFeeder in 
the workcell:...

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3.4 Serial Communications
This section describes how to set up serial communications with the Adept AnyFeeder. 
NOTE: If you want to communicate with your Adept AnyFeeder using 
digital I/O rather than serial communications, refer to Chapter 4 for the 
cable pin/wire assignments.
Setting the Serial Port Communication Parameters
In order for the SmartController CX to communicate properly with the Adept...

Serial Command Codes
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Sending Commands to the Adept AnyFeeder
Table 3-3 provides a list of all available Adept AnyFeeder serial commands. With each 
command there is a maximum of two associated parameters which influence that 
command. Note that some commands do not need any parameters.
During startup, the Adept AnyFeeder firmware assigns default values to all parameters. 
For example, if you send the Adept AnyFeeder a “feed forward” command without first 
changing...

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Heavy Dispense 
[hdisp]Aggressively move parts from 
bulk container onto feed 
surface> x=8 Executes a heavy 
dispenseStandard response
Initialize [init] Move the AnyFeeder into its 
home position; required 
before any other action can 
take place> x=16 Initializes the 
AnyFeederStandard response
Stop [stop]Stop current action and move 
AnyFeeder to home position> x=15 Executes a stopStandard response...