Delta RMC151 - Manual (Page 291)

4 Using RMCTools
1. Enter Desired Position Range
Enter the desired range of position travel. For rotary axes, choose the number of
position units per rotation.
2. Enter Maximum Velocity
This is the velocity at which the axis will move with 10 V of Control Output.
3. Enter Maximum Acceleration
For best results, set this value significantly higher than the acceleration rates you
intend to use on the axis. This is not necessarily a true limit of the acceleration, but
helps determine the response of the simulator and the tuning gains. This value is
typically at least an order of magnitude (10x) greater than the maximum velocity.
4. Enter Pressure or Force Information
If the axis is position-pressure or position-force, enter the maximum force of the
simulator, and the desired range of the force area at the ends of the travel.
The tuning of the pressure or force is affected by the position settings, especially the
Maximum Acceleration. If the pressure or force tuning is poor, or pressure or force
following errors occur, run the Simulator Wizard again and increase the Maximum
Acceleration.
5. Review Parameters
Click Next and review the axis parameter settings in the Proposed column. Any
parameters with blue text can be changed. When you are satisfied with the values,
click Finish.
6. Download Axis Parameters
In the Axis Tools window, click the download button to apply the parameter
changes to the controller.
After setting these parameters, make sure to enable the axis. This can be done by
sending the Enable Controller (7) to the RMC.
4.17.5. Firmware Update Wizard
To access this wizard:
Go Online with the controller. In the Project pane, expand the Modules folder, double-click
the CPU module and click Firmware. Click Update Firmware.
Delta regularly updates the RMC firmware to add features and fix bugs. To update the
firmware in the RMC:
• Go to Delta's website at www.deltamotion.com.
• Find the RMC firmware for your RMC on the Downloads page, and save it on your
computer.
• Start this Firmware Update Wizard, and follow the steps below.
Note:
To update the firmware, the RMC must be connected to the computer running RMCTools via
USB, Ethernet, or the RS-232 Monitor Port. The second serial port on the RMC75S will not
work for updating firmware. To update firmware via Ethernet, the Allow updating firmware
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