Grounding the Adept Robot System
Adept Viper s650/s850 Robot with MB-60R User’s Guide, Rev D 61
Installing AC Power Cable to MB-60R
1. Connect the unterminated end of the AC power cable to your facility AC power
source. See Figure 4-3 on page 59 and Figure 4-4 on page 59. Do not turn on AC
power at this time.
2. Plug the AC connector into the AC power connector on the interface panel on the
MB-60R.
3. Secure the AC connector with the locking latch.
4.10 Grounding the Adept Robot System
Proper grounding is essential for safe and reliable robot operation. Follow these
recommendations to properly ground your robot system.
Ground Point on Robot Base
The user can install a protective earth ground wire at the robot base to ground the robot.
See Figure 4-6. The user is responsible for supplying the ground wire to connect to
protective earth ground.
Figure 4-6. Ground Point on Robot Base
Ground Point on MotionBlox-60R
The user can install a ground wire at the MB-60R chassis. Use the hole below the MB-60R
interface panel - see Figure 4-7. The user should provide a ground wire and use the
provided M4 screw and external tooth lockwasher to connect to earth ground. Make sure
to tighten the screw on the ground wire to create a proper ground connection. Optionally,
two tapped holes are provided to attach user-supplied strain relief.
Figure 4-7. User Ground Location on MB-60R
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Grounding
Terminal (M5)
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