Delta News - JUNE 2024

June 2024

IN THIS ISSUE...

Product Annoucement
RMC200 EtherCAT Module
In The News
Mapping Gravity with Motion Control - Tech Briefs Motion Design
Tech Tip
Triggering a Plot on an Error Condition

Product Announcement

RMC200 EtherCAT Communication Module

Delta Motion announced the addition of an EtherCAT communication module to its RMC200 Motion Controller family, enhancing connectivity and control of electric motor drives and other EtherCAT-enabled devices. The new R200-ECAT MainDevice module is compatible with both the RMC200 Lite and Standard models, allowing control of up to 18 and 50 axes, respectively, and can be easily plugged into existing systems. This new module supports Delta’s high-performance control capabilities and integrates easily with a variety of third-party actuators and sensors. EtherCAT benefits include reduced wiring, increased data flow, and simplified machine design, especially for hybrid systems combining hydraulic and electromechanical controls.

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R200-ECAT Module Details

In The News

Mapping Gravity with Motion Control

A Rival Solution to GPS

Tech Brief's Motion Design Magazine featured an article that discusses how the University of Birmingham and Computer Controlled Solutions Ltd. (CCS). developed a terrestrial gravity mapping system as an alternative to GPS, using Delta Motion's precision motion control technology.

The Inverted Stewart platform designed by Computer Controlled Solutions Ltd. (CCS) was devised for the terrestrial gravity mapping DOF 2 application.

On November 15, 2021, Russia blew one of its own retired spy satellites from the sky in a test of its “Star Warrior” anti-satellite (ASAT) system. The Kremlin’s message was clear: Push too far in Ukraine and risk losing the 32 satellites NATO relies on for its mission-critical GPS services, including ground troop and missile navigation. With such an obvious, looming systemic hazard, how can a world that now depends on those 32 GPS satellites mitigate its risk?

The University of Birmingham, with help from Warwickshire, England-based CCS, may be closing in on an answer, and a key part of its solution involves ultra-precise motion control from Delta Motion to facilitate terrestrial gravity mapping.

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Tech Tip

Triggering a Plot on an Error Condition

Did you know

Often called a "window into motion," RMCTools plots are invaluable for troubleshooting—provided you can get the plots that capture the event. Fortunately, you can trigger a plot on a fault or any specific condition. All you need to do is create a user program that monitors for the error and triggers the plot when it occurs.

For step-by-step instructions and screenshots, visit our Knowledge Discussion Base Forum post.

First, configure the Plot Trigger Settings by adding necessary data items, choosing Custom Plot, editing the Trigger Setting, disabling Automatic Trigger, setting it to Manual Rearm, and specifying the Pre-Trigger Percent.

Next, make a user program that rearms the plot, waits for the error, and triggers the plot. Ensure the task does not stop when an axis halts. Optionally, you can stop the Event Log for more detailed troubleshooting. Run the program to capture plot data and view the Event Log later.

Knowledge Discussion Base Forum

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