Omron SmartController EX User manual

I602-E-03
SmartController EX
User’s Guide

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information herein is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by
Omron Adept Technologies, Inc. The documentation is periodically reviewed and revised.
Omron Adept Technologies, Inc., assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the
documentation. Critical evaluation of the documentation by the user is welcomed. Your comments assist
us in preparation of future documentation. Please submit your comments to: [e-mail].
Copyright 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019 by Omron Adept Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Created in the United States of America

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 7
1.1 Product Description 7
Optional T20 Pendant 7
1.2 How Can I Get Help? 9
Related Manuals 9
Chapter 2: Safety 11
2.1 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 11
Alert Levels 11
Alert Icons 11
Special Information 12
2.2 What to Do in an Emergency / Abnormal Situation 12
Stopping the Robot 12
Fire Response 12
2.3 Safety Precautions 12
2.4 Additional Safety Information 12
Manufacturer’s Declarations 12
Robot Safety Guide 13
Emergency Stop Circuit and Buttons 13
Manual Control Pendant 13
2.5 Disposal 13
Chapter 3: Installation 15
3.1 Controller Installation 15
Before Unpacking 15
Upon Unpacking 15
Repacking for Relocation 16
Space Around the Chassis 16
Mounting the SmartController EX Motion Controller 16
Mounting Kits 16
Memory Card 20
3.2 Connecting Power 22
24 VDC Power Specifications 22
24 VDC Power Cabling 23
DCPower Connectors 24
Chassis Grounding 24
Installing 24 VDC Connectors 25
3.3 System Cable Installation 26
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IEEE 1394 Cable Specifications 26
Chapter 4: Operation 27
4.1 Connectors and Indicators 27
4.2 Front Panel 31
4.3 Installing the ACE Software 32
4.4 Configuring the SmartController 33
Configuring Serial Ports 33
RS-232 Connectors 34
RS-422 / 485 Connector 34
4.5 Connecting User-Supplied Safety and Power-Control Equipment 35
Emergency Stop Circuits 41
Remote Manual Mode 43
User Manual / Auto Indication 43
User High Power On Indication 43
Remote High Power ON / OFF Control 43
High Power ON / OFF Lamp 44
Remote Front Panel or User-Supplied Control Panel Usage 44
Remote Pendant Usage 45
4.6 Connecting User-Supplied Digital I/O Equipment 45
DeviceNet Connector 45
XDIO Connector 45
4.7 Belt Encoder Interface 51
Chapter 5: Technical Specifications 55
5.1 SmartController EX Motion Controller Dimensions 55
5.2 Front Panel Dimensions 56
5.3 T20 Pendant Dimensions 57
Chapter 6: DeviceNet 59
6.1 DeviceNet Specifications 59
6.2 Limitations of the DeviceNet Scanner 60
6.3 DeviceNet Port on the Controller 60
Connecting DeviceNet Hardware to the Controller 60
Configuring DeviceNet 61
6.4 DeviceNet Physical Layer and Media 61
DeviceNet Connectors 65
Termination of the DeviceNet Network 66
Power Supply and the DeviceNet Bus 67
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Revision History
Revision
code Date Revised Content
01 June,
2016
Original release
02 October,
2016
Added OAT part number for non-Omron sales channels, updated
Omron logo in graphics
03 March,
2019
lAdded WEEEdisposal information.
lUpdated all www.adept.com references to www.ia.omron.com.
lUpdated copyright for 2019.
lAdded information about optional Mounting Kits.
lRemoved references to obsolete sDIOunit.
lRemoved daisy-chaining power supply details.
lUpdated ACESoftware installation procedure.
lUpdated illustrations with call-outs for translation compatibility
and other minor improvements.
lUpdated Chapter 2: Safety with new format and information.
lReplaced discontinued S8JX-G power supply with replacement
S8FS-G series.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Product Description
The SmartController EX motion controller is a member of the Omron Adept Technologies, Inc.
family of high-performance distributed motion controllers. The SmartController is designed for
use with Quattro, Hornet, eCobra, and Viper robots.
Figure 1-1. SmartController EX Motion Controller
Optional T20 Pendant
The optional 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 hold-
ing positions enable comfortable and fatigue-free operation.
The safety features include:
lEmergency-stop switch (dual-channel circuit)
l3-position enable switch (dual-channel circuits)
See the T20 Pendant User’s Guide, shipped with each pendant, for complete information on
the product.
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1.1 Product Description
Figure 1-2. T20 Pendant

Chapter 1: Introduction
1.2 How Can I Get Help?
For details on getting assistance with your software or hardware, you can access the following
corporate website:
http://www.ia.omron.com
Related Manuals
This manual covers the installation and maintenance of a SmartController EX motion con-
troller. There are additional manuals that cover programming the system, reconfiguring
installed components, and adding other optional components. The following manuals provide
information on advanced configurations and system specifications.
Table 1-1. Related Manuals
Manual Title Description
Robot Safety Guide Contains safety information for Omron Adept Technologies,
Inc. robots.
T20 User’s Guide Contains information on the installation and operation of the
T20 pendant.
ACE User's Guide Describes installation and use of the ACE software.
eV+ OS User Guide Describes the eV+ operating system, including disk file oper-
ations, monitor commands, and monitor command pro-
grams.
eV+ Language User's Guide Describes the eV+ language and programming of our control
system.
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