RMC100 DatasheetsTransducer and Control Interfaces
RMC100 Feedback and Control Options
The RMC100 I/O modules can interface to many transducer types to control any hydraulic, electric, and pneumatic system.
Each motion I/O module handles two axes, and RMC100 controllers can be configured with one, two, three, or four I/O modules. I/O modules can be “mixed and matched” for control of as many as eight axes with one motion controller. When combined with the communication module choices, this I/O module flexibility results in more than 500 configurations of the RMC100 motion controller available off-the-shelf.
Motion I/O modules are available with analog or stepper drive outputs and interfaces for a wide variety of position feedback devices.
Your choice of Interface Modules will depend on the required performance and compatibility match with your feedback devices and physical system.
Feedback and Control Modules
| Module** | RMC100 | RMC150 | Outputs | Inputs | Transducer Compatibility | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion Modules (Position Interface, Drive Outputs) | ||||||
| - Mn |  |
|
2 Drive, ±10V*, 12-bit analog |
MDT (2), PWM or Start/Stop, RS-422 differential | Most MTS (Temposonics), Balluff, and similar types | Absolute position, 120MHz count rate for 0.001” res (one recirc) |
| -Sn | |
|
2 Drive, ±10V*, 12-bit analog |
SSI (2), Binary or Gray Code, 8-25 bits, RS-422 differential | Absolute rotary encoders, MDTs with compatible SSI | Absolute or incremental position, high resolution, noise immunity |
| -Qn | |
|
2 Drive, ±10V*, 14-bit analog, 2 Enables |
Quadrature (2), (A, B, Z), RS422 differential, and 6 discrete, 5-24Vdc |
Quadrature encoders with RS422 signals | Incremental position, 4,000,000 counts/sec, fast response to index and home |
| -QSTn | |
2 Drive, Step & Direction, 2 Enables |
Quadrature (2), (A, B, Z) RS422 differential, and 6 discrete, 5-24 Vdc |
Quadrature encoder optional (with RS422 signals) | Drives up to 1 MHz, open or closed loop, 4,000,000 counts/sec quadrature | |
| -Rn | |
2 Drive, ±10V*, 14-bit analog |
Resolver (2), Sine and Cosine, Reference |
800 Hz to 5 KHz, |
14 or 16-bit resolution |
|
| Motion or Auxiliary Modules (Analog Inputs for Position, Pressure, etc., Drive Outputs) | ||||||
| -Hn | |
|
2 Drive, ±10V* 12-bit analog, +10V Exciter | Analog, 4, 16-bit differential analog |
0-10V, ±10V, 0-5V, ±5V, 4-20mA | Absolute Position, Pressure or Force, Position/Pressure |
| -Gn | |
|
2 Drive, ±10V* 12-bit analog, +10V Exciter | Analog, 2, 16-bit differential analog |
0-10V, ±10V | Absolute Position, Pressure or Force, Position/Pressure |
| Auxiliary Modules | ||||||
| -An | |
|
None | Analog, 4, 12-bit differential analog |
0-10V, ±10V, 0-5V, ±5V, 4-20mA | Analog reference, Pressure or Force |
| -Dn | |
|
8 discrete SSR (Solid State Relay), 2.5kV isolation | Discrete I/O, 18 discrete, sinking, Logic Polarity configurable, 2.5kV isolation |
Outputs: ±30V, ±100mA, 1.5ms propagation delay Inputs: 5-24V 6-10mA max 2.0ms response |
Sensor DI/O Fast response to / from external devices |
*Use Delta’s VC2100 or VC2124 Voltage-to Current converters to convert ±10 Volts to current drive for servo valves. The full-scale output of the VC2100 or VC2124 is adjustable from ±10 to ±200mA in 10mA steps.
*** n = number of modules per controller (up to 4, for a maximum of 8 axes)
RMC100 and RMC150 Position Transducer Compatibility with Common Manufacturers
| Transducer Manufacturer |
RMC100 Family Interface Option | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -M MDT |
-S SSI |
-Q, -QST Quadrature | -H, -G Analog | |
| Balluff 800-543-8390 www.balluff.com | Start-Stop and PWM supported (either edge) — specify external interrogation* | MDTs: Specify a BTL5-S1xx-Mxxx-x-SU040-xxx SSI synchronous transducer for motion control** | Quadrature encoders | 0-10V, ±10V (All) 0-5V, ±5V, 4-20mA (H only) |
| Baumer Electric Ltd. 800-937-9336 www.baumerelectric.com | Absolute rotary encoders | Quadrature encoders | ||
| BEI Industrial Encoder 800-350-2727 www.beiied.com | Absolute rotary encoders | Quadrature encoders | ||
| Heidenhain 847-490-1191 www.heidenhain.com | Absolute rotary encoders | Quadrature encoders | ||
| MTS Systems Corp Sensors Division 800-633-7609 www.mtssensors.com |
Start-Stop and PWM supported — specify external interrogation* | MDTs: Specify Synchronous Mode—output type Sxxxx02— for motion control** | 0-10V, ±10V, 0-5V, ±5V, 4-20mA | |
| Patriot Sensors & Control Corp 800-635-0289 www.patriotsensors.com | Start-Stop and PWM supported — specify external interrogation* | 0-10V, ±10V, 0-5V, ±5V, 4-20mA | ||
| Stegmann, Inc 800-811-9110 www.stegmann.com | Absolute rotary encoders | Quadrature encoders | ||
*For magnetostrictive displacement transducers (MDTs), the Start-Stop configuration is the native mode of operation, and typically gives the best price/performance when used with compatible motion controllers such as the RMC100 Series.
**Many MDTs are available with an optional synchronous serial interface (SSI). This extra-cost option offers several advantages including higher resolution and factory gain compensation while retaining the absolute position characteristics.
This is only a partial list. The RMC100 motion controllers can interface with transducers from a wide range of manufacturers providing they meet the industry-standard interface specifications supported by the RMC100.
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