Adept Technology SmartController EX robot motion controller

Adept Technology has announced its latest SmartController EX. This lead-free, high-performance distributed motion controller, designed for use with Adept robots, features a high-speed processor and updated software. With more processing power and faster communication, the controller can increase a robot’s cycle speeds by up to 5%.

The product features Gigabit ethernet and a processor that is 10 times more powerful than the previous generation. Four times more memory further enhances performance and the 2 GB SD memory card slot adds functionality, allowing users to easily transfer data between controllers, capture log data and back up data to a PC. The controller’s Adept eV+ software is built around a robust real-time operating system. It is seamlessly backwards compatible with V+ code and integrates with Adept’s vision-guidance technology for optimal robotic performance.

The company designed the controller for use with Cobra s-series SCARA robots, Viper six-axis robots, Quattro parallel robots and Python Linear Modules. It is backwards compatible with the company’s CX controller - users can use the same connectors and code and easily transition.

The product comes with an optional T20 Pendant. This handheld device provides a user interface in an ergonomic and rugged package. Designed for both right- and left-handed users, the gripping and holding positions enable comfortable, fatigue-free operation. Compared to previous generation pendants, the T20 is lighter and features a more colourful interface to ease use.