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Adept ePLC Connect

Is Learning Another New Programming
Language Holding You Back from
Realizing the Benefits of using Robots to
Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency?
You May Already Know How To
Program It!

PLC Client Specifications

The ePLC Connect Server software provides seamless connectivity

with the customer supplier Ethernet/IP PLC. The ePLC Connect
Server is pre-configured and ready for operation.
Allen Bradley PLC
(Ethernet IP Protocol:
ControlLogix Systems)

Safety
Dual-Channel E-Stop connectivity
Meets CE Category-1 safety requirements
Front Panel (included) has E-Stop switch

Communications
Ethernet/IP

Key Software Features

Provides full IEC61131-3 compliant

interface

Adept
ePLC Client
3rd Party
Servo/Encoder
Positioning Devices

Any Adept Robot

Common PanelView interface

Multiple robots per PLC
Compatible any Adept robot
Automatic Startup

Easy to install, program and operate!

It's as simple as 1, 2, 3!

All application programs and locations are defined

1. Specify motion parameters

Full access to motion control parameters

and reside within the users PLC. The PLC client

Cartesian or joint angle coordinates

retrieves this data and commands the robot to move.

Straight line moves

Its as simple as that. Customers new to robotics can

Automate Pallet Function supported

now easily install, program, operate and support

Teach 3 points to create a pallet

Specify number of rows and columns
Optional handheld pendant from Adept
Allows jogging/teaching while inside

workcell
Display customized messages from PLC

on pendant
Receive notification of pendant button

presses in PLC
Programmable speed and acceleration
Program directly using PLCs native

language: Initialization, Programming,

Jog Control, Tool I/O Control, Status
Functions.

Electrical Specifications
24VDC ( 10%), 5A (customer supplied)

high-performance robots.

Integer Register

Motion Speed

(for robot position)

Accel Rate

Location Number

Motion Qualifiers

2. Command the robot to move

0

Value 0 Power OFF

Value 1 Power ON

Reset

Command Bits
2
Home

Stop

Move

3. Check status
0

Target Applications

Value 0 Power OFF No Fault

Value 1 Power ON
Fault

Pick-and-Place

- Multiple pick-and-place locations supported

Uncalibrate
Calibrated

Status Bits
3

Not Ready
Ready

No E-Stop
E-Stop

Complete
Executing

Moving
In-position

Not all functions are shown. Actual programming may vary.

Contact Adept Applications Support for details.

- Flexible drop-off or reject locations

Part Transfer
Screwdriving

Low purchase price and low support costs!

The familiar environment of the PLC, combined
with its attractive price, makes this one of the most
cost-effective robots in the industry.
Support for the following PLC models
Allen Bradley SLC, MicroLogix, and ControlLogix

Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
Relative Humidity

product lines.

5 - 40 C
5 - 90 %
(non condensing)

Adept Technology, Inc. 5960 Inglewood Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Tel: 925-245-3400, Fax: 925-960-0452, Email: info@adept.com, www.adept.com
Specifications subject to change without notice. 2013 Adept Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Adept and the Adept logo are registered trademarks of
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