Connecting 24 VDC Power to Robot
Adept Cobra i600/i800 Robot User’s Guide, Rev G 29
3.6 Connecting 24 VDC Power to Robot
Specifications for 24 VDC Power
The power requirements for the user-supplied power supply will vary depending on the
configuration of the robot and connected devices. Adept recommends a 24 V, 6 A power
supply to allow for startup current draw and load from connected user devices, such as
solenoids and digital I/O loads. If multiple robots are to be sourced from a common 24 V
power supply, increase the supply capacity by 3 A for each additional robot.
Table 3-1. Specifications for 24 VDC User-Supplied Power Supply
Customer-Supplied Power Supply 24 VDC (± 10%), 150 W (6 A)
(21.6 V< V
in
< 26.4 V)
Circuit Protection
a
a
User-supplied 24 V power supply must incorporate overload protection to limit peak
power to less than 300 W, or 8 A in-line fuse protection must be added to the 24 V
power source. (In case of multiple robots on a common 24 V supply, each robot must
be fused individually.)
NOTE: Fuse information is located on the AIB electronics
Output must be less than 300 W peak
or
8 Amp in-line fuse
Power Cabling 1.5 – 1.85 mm² (16-14 AWG)
Shield Termination Braided shield connects to ground
terminal at both ends of cable. See Figure
3-7 on page 31 and Figure 2-3 on page
22.
CAUTION: Make sure you select a 24 VDC power supply
that meets the specifications in Table 3-1. Using an
under-rated supply can cause system problems and
prevent your equipment from operating correctly. See
Table 3-2 for recommended power supplies.
Table 3-2. Recommended 24 VDC Power Supplies
Vendor Name Model Ratings
XP Power JMP160PS24 24 VDC, 6.7 A, 160 W
AstroDyne SP-150-24 24 VDC, 6.3 A, 150 W
Mean Well SP-150-24 24 VDC, 6.3 A, 150 W