Adept Technology 10350-01064 AWCII System Processor Module Overview

Brand Background

Adept Technology (now a division of OMRON) is a leading innovator in industrial robotics, vision-guided automation, and motion control architecture. Recognized for high-speed SCARA, parallel, and articulated robots, Adept’s VME-based controllers and proprietary V+ real-time operating system have long served as the backbone for high-precision assembly, packaging, and material handling automation across automated manufacturing plants worldwide.

ADEPT TECHNOLOGY 10350-01064 AWCII

Model Overview: AWCII (Part Number: 10350-01064)

The Adept Technology 10350-01064 is a VMEbus AWCII (Adept Windows Controller II) 060 System Processor / CPU Module.

Designed as the primary processing engine for Adept MV-style industrial robot controllers (such as the Adept MV-8 and MV-19 controller chassis), the 10350-01064 module manages real-time robot kinematics, multi-axis motion trajectory calculations, vision acquisition processing, and system I/O execution. It executes the V+ real-time operating system, serving as the central intelligence unit for complex, vision-integrated robotic workcells.

Key Technical Specifications and Parameters

• Manufacturer: Adept Technology / OMRON
  * Model Name / Designation: AWCII 060 Processor Board
  * Part / Ordering Number: 10350-01064 (Variants include 10350-00104 / 20350-104)
  * Product Type: VMEbus Industrial Robot CPU / Main System Controller Module
  * Processor Architecture: High-performance Motorola MC68040 processor core
  * Onboard Memory: 32 MB System RAM
  * Storage Interface: Compact Flash / PMC Expansion (Genesis PMC 938-02) for V+ OS and application program storage
  * Communication Interfaces:
  * 2x RS-232 Serial Ports
  * 1x RS-422 / RS-485 Serial Port
  * 1x High-Speed Ethernet RJ-45 Port
  * Controller Interface Bus / CIP Connectivity
• * Diagnostics & Status Indicators: Onboard LED status lights for system boots, fault codes, and communication activity
  * Form Factor: Standard VMEbus card format for slot-in chassis mounting

Operating Industries

The AWCII 10350-01064 controller board is deployed across high-speed automated production sectors using Adept robotic arms and vision platforms:

• Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing: High-speed surface-mount component placement, silicon wafer handling, and PCB assembly.
  * Automotive & Parts Manufacturing: Precision part insertion, small component assembly, sealant dispensing, and quality inspection.
  * Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Sterile syringe handling, medical device assembly, high-speed sorting, and blister packaging.
  * Consumer Goods & Packaging: Fast pick-and-place operations, conveyor tracking, sorting, and primary product packaging.
  * Precision Optics & Machinery: High-accuracy lens positioning, laser marking, and micro-assembly workcells.

Common Usage Scenarios

1. Centralized Robotic Motion Control
Executing complex multi-axis inverse kinematics and trajectory planning for Adept SCARA (e.g., Cobra series) or parallel delta robots.
2. Integrated Machine Vision Guidance
Processing high-speed vision feeds via expansion daughtercards to identify, align, and guide robotic grippers toward moving parts on conveyor belts.
3. V+ Application Code Execution
Running the proprietary Adept V+ operating system to handle multi-tasking sequence logic, safety interlocks, and user interface communications.
4. Legacy Controller Maintenance & System Upgrades
Serving as a direct-replacement CPU board inside Adept MV-controller chassis to restore system operation and extend the service life of automated production lines.