Nortech Systems RS-232/TERM User Manual

The shielded RJ-45 receptacle that supports 10/100 BaseT ethernet communications. 

NOTE: The default IP address for the controller is located on a label on the 
bottom side of the controller chassis.

These ports support RS-232 and RS-422/485 devices, respectively. See 

 for pin descriptions and locations.

This connector includes 20 signal pairs; 8 digital outputs (100 mA max) and 12 digital inputs, 
including four fast inputs (the first four input signals on this connector are the only input 
signals that can be configured as fast inputs). The digital outputs are short-circuit protected. 
This connector also supplies 24VDC power for customer equipment. See 

 for more information.

Provides switch functions for emergency stop (E-Stop) and Manual/Automatic interfaces to 
external push buttons and other equipment. For example, an external E-Stop can be connected 
to the XUSR connector. A line E-Stop from other equipment can be connected. A muted safety 
gate that causes an E-Stop only in Automatic mode is included. Also included are contacts to 
report the status of E-Stop push buttons and the Manual/Automatic switch. 

NOTE: The SmartController ships with a terminator plug attached to the 
XUSR connector. The terminator plug must be installed in the absence of 
any customer supplied safety to close the E-Stop circuit. For more 
information about the XUSR connector, see 

Connects to the Power Distribution Unit (PDU-2) in a SmartModule system, or to the XSLV 
connector on the MAI-2 in an AdeptSix robot system. 

Connects to the Front Panel. See 

 for information.

The Manual Control Pendant (MCP) plugs into this connector. The SmartController works with 
the MCP-III or MCP-4. Other Adept pendants will not work because they do not incorporate 
the dual E-Stop channels.

The MCP-4 (P/N 90332-12506) requires a special 6’ MCP-4 adapter cable (10356-10400) to 
transition from the MCP’s circular plastic connector (CPC) to the SmartController’s 15-pin 
D-sub connector. 

The MCP-III (P/N 90332-48050) also requires the special 6’ adapter cable. In addition, the 
MCP-III must use a small MCP-III adapter module (10356-10370) plugged into the XMCP 
connector before the adapter cable is attached. 

The SmartController ships with a terminator plug attached to the XMCP connector. 

NOTE: The terminator plug must be installed in the absence of an MCP. 
For more information about the XMCP connector, see the description of 
the Manual Control Pendant in your robot manual.