Delta RMC101 - Manual (Page 19)

RMC100 Startup Features of the RMC100
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• Compare functions
• Math capabilities
• Trigger an event sequence from a digital input
• Conditional branching
Master Control (PLC or PC)
The RMC100 may be controlled from a PLC, a PC or other programmable
controller. The RMC100 provides a full range of communication options between
the RMC and the programmable controller. This enables the user to choose
between broadband control of the RMC for complex applications or limited control
for simpler applications.
The RMCWin on-line help contains highly detailed information for controlling the
RMC with each method of communication. The www.deltamotion.com web site
also contains many demonstration PLC programs.
This complete programming ability allows complex motions to easily be performed
by the RMC100.
Diagnostic Tools
The RMC100 contains diagnostic tools for monitoring and troubleshooting every
aspect of any motion it performs. A description of each follows.
Plots
The plotting utility in the RMC100 is very powerful. Each move automatically
initiates a plot, in addition to the user being able to start a plot at any time. Each plot
contains the following useful information from an axis:
• Actual Position
• Target Position
• Drive
• Status Word
• Actual Speed
• Target Speed
• 2 user-selected pieces of data
The plotting utility is essential for tuning an axis. The user can view exactly what
happens at a resolution of down to 1 msec. The plotting utility also calculates the
Sum Error
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, a quantitative measure of how close the actual trajectory follows the
target trajectory.
The plot data can also be viewed in numerical spreadsheet form.
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