Nortech Systems RS-422/485 User Manual

Adept motion systems are designed to allow control of the robot or motion device from 
the Manual Control Pendant (MCP). 

 shows how to hold the MCP. 

There are two versions of the MCP, the MCP III (also called MCP-3) and the MCP-4. 

When a CAT-3 SmartController system is operating in Auto Mode, the Enable Switch on 
the MCP has no effect on the operation. This means in the Auto mode, the Enable switch 
does not have to be pressed to enable High Power, and releasing the Enable switch while 
running will not turn off High Power. This is true for both the MCP-3 and MCP-4 models.

 for more information on the CAT-3 SmartController.

The MCP III has a palm-activated enabling switch that is connected to the remote 
emergency stop circuitry of the controller. Whenever this switch is released, High Power 
is removed from the motion device. When the MCP is not being used, the operator must 
place it in the special cradle provided or remove it from the controller and install the 
pendant jumper plug. The cradle retaining clip will keep the enabling switch depressed 
when the pendant is not in use. 

 shows how to place the pendant 

in its cradle.

To operate the MCP, put your left hand through the opening on the left-hand side of the 
pendant and use your left thumb to operate the pendant speed bars. Use your right hand 
for all the other function buttons. The various button groupings of the pendant are 
reviewed in this section.

The new functionality of the MCP Enable 

switch in Auto Mode must be recognized by persons 
familiar with Adept systems, and working patterns and 
habits adjusted accordingly.