Delta Computer Systems Announces New RMC-Serial Motion Controller
Delta Computer Systems (Vancouver, WA) announced their RMC-Serial motion controller, which they claim is a high-performance, cost-effective interface to a process controller, whether PC, PLC or custom system. The RMC-Serial motion controller combines multiple communication protocols with optical isolation and software-selectable transceivers, giving it, the company believes, a highly versatile, industrial-hardened communication platform. The RMC-Serial's supported serial protocols include Allen-Bradley DFI, Modicon Modbus/RTU and a variety of third-party products.
"This new RMC-Serial module is recommended in applications where the RMC's Event Step Table controls the majority of the process, and the communication is for low-bandwith monitoring or modifications to the process," commented Herb Johanson, Delta's spokesperson. Applications include presses, pneumatic press rolls, casting and forging, packaging equipment, robotics, and cyclic testing.
Johanson added, "Other components included in this compact, din-rail-mounted motion controller are a 12-bit analog interface module capable of accepting pressure, force and joystick inputs; a discrete DI/O module with high speed; dedicated discrete inputs and outputs; and a synchronous serial interface. All this provides higher noise immunity; higher resolutions; and a precise, coordinated absolute-zero servo positioning for demanding automation applications."
The RMC-Serial motion controller can be preprogrammed using Delta's ECF table. Once programmed, an external proximity switch can trigger the motion module to make a change in production line machinery positions. Johanson says that by using Delta's ECF table, "this happens at a one-millisecond update rate, which results in increased throughputs."
