Delta RMC151 - Manual (Page 70)

RMC70/150 and RMCTools User Manual
Position-Acceleration
Velocity-Acceleration
Control Output
Servo Output (Voltage)
High-Order
Active Damping
Acceleration Control
Registration
3.2. General
3.2.1. Firmware
Firmware is the software that resides in the controller. Each RMC is shipped with the latest
version of firmware. Delta regularly releases new versions of firmware that include bug fixes
and support for new features.
Each command topic in the RMCTools help lists the firmware version required for the
command. Other topics may also specify which firmware versions support the feature.
Updating Firmware
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
over Ethernet box must be checked in the Ethernet Settings Page, and the controller must be
running firmware 3.30.0 or newer.
To update the firmware in the RMC:
1. Go to Delta's website at www.deltamotion.com.
2. On the Downloads page, find the RMC firmware for your RMC, and save it on your
computer.
3. In RMCTools, go online with your controller.
4. In the Project pane, expand the Modules folder, double-click the CPU module and
click Firmware.
5. In the Control Program section, click Update Firmware. This will open the
Firmware Update Wizard. Follow the instructions to complete the firmware update.
Backing Up Firmware
As part of the firmware update process, the firmware in the RMC can backed up before
the new firmware is downloaded to the RMC. Delta recommends backing up the firmware
in case you need to revert to that firmware version. To back up the firmware, use the
Firmware Update Wizard as described above. Before the download occurs, you will be
given the option of backing up the firmware.
Firmware Base Version and Configuration ID
Each firmware release made on the RMC70/150 controller is identified primarily by a
three-part version number such as ”3.30.0”. Firmware versions prior to 3.30.0 had only a
two-part number. Each firmware release may include more than one actual firmware
image, with each image having a separate Configuration ID. When a controller is loaded
with firmware, RMCTools chooses the appropriate firmware image to load into the
controller. For this reason, when viewing the firmware loaded into a controller, you will
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