Tuning a motion system can be a challenging and time-consuming task. The Tuning Wizard simplifies and speeds the process by computing your gains for you.
To access the Tuning Wizard: On the Tools menu, click Tuning Wizard.
The Tuning Wizard uses the following steps:
Build System Model
The wizard creates a mathematical model of your system. It uses standard RMCWin plots to generate this model by evaluating the response of the system to changes in the Drive output.
Choose Gains
You can then select gains appropriate to your system by using a simple slider indicating your preference for the desired responsiveness of the system from "Conservative" to "Aggressive".
The tuning gains are automatically computed using this setting and the mathematical model that was created for your system.
Warning: The gains calculated by this wizard are not guaranteed to be correct or safe. Before applying auto-generated gains to an axis, you must first ensure that it is safe to move the axis and then be prepared to instantly stop all motion via an Emergency Stop button.
Requirements
To successfully use the Tuning Wizard, you must be able to perform the items listed below.
Move the axis in both directions in open loop control, or closed loop control if you are re-tuning an axis.
Take plots of both directions of motion. You can take these plots before using the Tuning Wizard, as the wizard will ask you to provide the plots. There are further requirements on the plots used to calculate the gains. For more details, see the Tuning Wizard: Obtaining Plots topic. Notice that for symmetrical systems, only one plot is necessary.
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