# Knowledge Base: Examples

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## [About Knowledge Base: Examples](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/about-knowledge-base-examples/812)

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**Author:** [@dmcnichol](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/dmcnichol)\
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**Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/about-knowledge-base-examples/812 "2020-10-19T22:49:53Z")

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Example RMC projects and/or user programs for specific applications.

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## [About the Knowledge Base: Examples category](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/about-the-knowledge-base-examples-category/794)

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**Author:** [@dmcnichol](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/dmcnichol)\
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## [Integrator Limit](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/integrator-limit/1549)

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**Author:** [@Jacob\_Paso](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Jacob_Paso)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/integrator-limit/1549 "2026-10-04T14:33:51Z")

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Limiting the integrator term can prevent overshoot in systems where the Actual Position is not following the Target Position very well. While the RMC75, 150, and 200 do not have a built-in integrator limit, there is a wa…

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## [ABB ACS880 VFD and RMC EtherCAT](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/abb-acs880-vfd-and-rmc-ethercat/1531)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Huumala](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Paul_Huumala)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/abb-acs880-vfd-and-rmc-ethercat/1531 "2026-06-16T22:15:16Z")

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ABB ACS880 VFD and RMC EtherCAT The ABB ACS880 Velocity Frequency Drive supports the CiA402 drive profile and can be used with the RMC200. See EtherCAT Velocity Frequency Drives for other EtherCAT VFDs. Important: Delt…

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## [RMC200 Ethercat communication to slave devices w/o CANopen protocol](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/rmc200-ethercat-communication-to-slave-devices-w-o-canopen-protocol/1524)

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**Author:** [@Adailey](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Adailey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/rmc200-ethercat-communication-to-slave-devices-w-o-canopen-protocol/1524 "2026-04-23T23:09:06Z")

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The documentation for Ethercat on the RMC200 adapter mentions that the COE profile 402 and 408 however can the RMC200 extend IO by for example using a Beckhoff Ethercat IO like the EP1008 for axis limits and similar IO? …

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## [High Performance Large CIP Reads from the RMC200](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/high-performance-large-cip-reads-from-the-rmc200/1514)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Huumala](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Paul_Huumala)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/high-performance-large-cip-reads-from-the-rmc200/1514 "2026-03-02T18:28:23Z")

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The Situation: Using the MSG instruction in Allen-Bradely PLCs to read large blocks of data from the RMC. The Problem: With SLC and PLC-5 Typed reads, large reads are broken up into smaller reads, so the received data i…

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## [High-Performance Large CIP Writes to RMC200](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/high-performance-large-cip-writes-to-rmc200/1510)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Huumala](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Paul_Huumala)\
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**Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/high-performance-large-cip-writes-to-rmc200/1510 "2026-02-28T00:14:55Z")

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The Situation: Using the MSG instruction in Allen-Bradely PLCs to write large blocks of data to the RMC. The Problem: With SLC and PLC-5 Typed writes, large writes are broken up into smaller writes, so the data is not p…

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## [Superimposed Motion](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/superimposed-motion/1509)

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**Author:** [@Jacob\_Paso](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Jacob_Paso)\
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**Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/superimposed-motion/1509 "2026-02-27T22:15:42Z")

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Superimposed motion can be performed as follows:: Define axes: a. Define the main control axis as usual. b. Define virtual axes - one for main axis motion and one for each level of superimposition on top of that. Sum…

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## [R150E-CPU using Profinet to Codesys V3.5](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/r150e-cpu-using-profinet-to-codesys-v3-5/1503)

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**Author:** [@ltw826](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/ltw826)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/r150e-cpu-using-profinet-to-codesys-v3-5/1503 "2026-02-12T20:40:41Z")

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I’m trying to connect my Delta R150E-CPU using Profinet to a Codesys SoftPLC running V3.5. When I open up some of the configuration screens in CPU module, I select Profinet. When I change to the Variable Table, I still…

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## [Communicating with 3dsMax](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/communicating-with-3dsmax/863)

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**Author:** [@dmcnichol](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/dmcnichol)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/communicating-with-3dsmax/863 "2026-02-02T18:27:33Z")

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Motion profiles can be transferred from a 3ds Max project to the RMC. This is done through the use of curves and a custom script running in 3ds Max. This shared drive link contains the needed script for this applic…

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## [Finding Node Coordinates from Two Known Anchors and Arm Lengths](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/finding-node-coordinates-from-two-known-anchors-and-arm-lengths/1471)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Huumala](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Paul_Huumala)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/finding-node-coordinates-from-two-known-anchors-and-arm-lengths/1471 "2026-01-14T22:05:38Z")

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To find the third point in a flat plane when you know the locations of two points and the lengths of the lines connecting them to the third, you are essentially solving for the intersection of two circles. The Setup Let…

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## [Converting from HYD02, M02AS, and M02AE to the RMC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/converting-from-hyd02-m02as-and-m02ae-to-the-rmc/1206)

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**Author:** [@Jacob\_Paso](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Jacob_Paso)\
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**Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/converting-from-hyd02-m02as-and-m02ae-to-the-rmc/1206 "2023-09-15T18:10:57Z")

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Rockwell Automation is discontinuing the Allen-Bradley 1756-HYD02, 1756-M02AS, and 1756-M02AE motion modules in 2024. The RMC motion controllers are a good alternative for these modules. Overview Document This 2-page d…

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## [Ethernet to Serial RS-232 Converters](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/ethernet-to-serial-rs-232-converters/35)

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**Author:** [@Jacob\_Paso](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Jacob_Paso)\
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**Last updated:** [March 7, 2008, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/ethernet-to-serial-rs-232-converters/35 "2008-03-07T19:16:36Z")

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The RMC150E and RMC200 motion controllers do not natively support serial RS-232 or RS-485 communication but can communicate to serial RS-232 and RS-485 devices by using a third-party serial-to Ethernet converter. The se…

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## [Recall Position on Power Up](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/recall-position-on-power-up/219)

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**Author:** [@DeltaJohn](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/DeltaJohn)\
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**Last updated:** [July 10, 2013, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/recall-position-on-power-up/219 "2013-07-10T23:23:42Z")

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This article applies to incremental rotary applications where a quadrature or multi turn SSI encoder is used. Normally, each time the RMC is powered up, the controller must go through a homing routine to find the current…

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## [RMC + Linux](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/rmc-linux/1422)

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**Author:** [@jonatWET](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/jonatWET)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/rmc-linux/1422 "2025-04-25T22:18:47Z")

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I have an RMC200 that I want to interface with via a Linux system. I am looking for basic controls and the ability to read/write variable names. Is there a sample program that demonstrates this functionality?

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## [Can the Old RMC200 perform EtherCAT?](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/can-the-old-rmc200-perform-ethercat/1420)

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**Author:** [@simon](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/simon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/can-the-old-rmc200-perform-ethercat/1420 "2025-04-23T21:04:05Z")

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I have an RMC200 Controller that was released before the ECAT module. It has an I/O Comm in the NO.2 slot of B15. The firmware of B15 is 1.05A, the firmware of cpu40 is 1.19.0A, more information is shown in the figure. …

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## [Dose rmc75s support serial RS-422？](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/dose-rmc75s-support-serial-rs-422/1412)

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**Author:** [@simon](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/simon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/dose-rmc75s-support-serial-rs-422/1412 "2025-03-25T15:56:34Z")

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This is a dual - axis device. I want to use RMC75S to receive two command positions sent via RS - 422 at a baud rate of 460800, every 5ms. Does RMC75S support Serial RS - 422 ? If RMC75S doesn’t support RS - 422, I’ll op…

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## [Reading a plot in LabVIEW](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/reading-a-plot-in-labview/1411)

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**Author:** [@deepu\_kuriakose](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/deepu_kuriakose)\
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**Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/reading-a-plot-in-labview/1411 "2025-03-24T11:33:21Z")

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I’m using RMC75 and plotting a graph. I need to read this graph in LabVIEW. I tried “Read Plot” from examples. That didn’t work. May I know how to do that?

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## [Dithering Valves](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/dithering-valves/1397)

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**Author:** [@Jacob\_Paso](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Jacob_Paso)\
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**Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/dithering-valves/1397 "2025-02-06T23:48:11Z")

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In hydraulic motion control, with older flapper-nozzle and jet-pipe servo valves, or for low-performance servo or proportional valves, the valves may exhibit significant static friction so that after a period of holding …

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## [Creating valve linearization curves from the datasheets](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/creating-valve-linearization-curves-from-the-datasheets/868)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Huumala](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Paul_Huumala)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/creating-valve-linearization-curves-from-the-datasheets/868 "2025-01-26T04:16:52Z")

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The RMCTools help topic Valve Linearization is a great resource for creating valve linearization curves. One additional tool that I’ve found to be helpful is Web Plot Digitizer. This is a web-based application that allo…

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## [Loop Time Synchronization](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/loop-time-synchronization/1331)

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**Author:** [@Jacob\_Paso](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Jacob_Paso)\
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**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/loop-time-synchronization/1331 "2024-11-07T23:01:27Z")

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The RMC200 supports synchronization of its loop time with a precise external signal, such as a Pulse Per Second signal. This feature requires an available high-speed input on the D24 module. Loop time synchronization ma…

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## [Virtual position can be Limited?](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/virtual-position-can-be-limited/1308)

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**Author:** [@simon](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/simon)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/virtual-position-can-be-limited/1308 "2024-09-16T18:41:32Z")

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I have a RMC75E now, I want to know that could I limit the range of the virtual axis’ position ? I mean if Idefine the motion zone is 1.5 to 1.8, the virtual axis never exceed it. I donot find the parameter about it, …

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## [Studio 5000 EDS File Issues](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/studio-5000-eds-file-issues/1306)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Huumala](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Paul_Huumala)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/studio-5000-eds-file-issues/1306 "2024-09-06T17:16:35Z")

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Studio 5000 introduced a new datatype feature released with Studio 5000 Logix Designer V36.00. The feature caused issues with the Delta’s EDS files. The issues can appear in multiple ways: Data types not changeable (on…

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## [Redundant/Custom Feedback](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/redundant-custom-feedback/205)

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**Author:** [@Jacob\_Paso](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Jacob_Paso)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2024, 5:44am UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/redundant-custom-feedback/205 "2024-09-02T05:44:59Z")

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Redundant feedback can be implemented in the RMC by using Custom Feedback. When the controller detects that one transducer has problems, it can immediately switch to another feedback on the fly, even in the middle of mot…

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## [Issue consecutive "Move Absolute"](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/issue-consecutive-move-absolute/1292)

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**Author:** [@derrynewyman](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/derrynewyman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/issue-consecutive-move-absolute/1292 "2024-07-29T22:02:30Z")

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I issue a Move absolute from a plc and the four simulated axis move to target position fine. If i issue another Move Absolute to a new position nothing happens. I have to issue anouther command to be able to issue the “M…

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## [Omron NX102 and RMC75E](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/omron-nx102-and-rmc75e/1156)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Huumala](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Paul_Huumala)\
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**Last updated:** [February 18, 2023, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/omron-nx102-and-rmc75e/1156 "2023-02-18T00:13:35Z")

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The Omron NX102 PLC can communicate with RMCs via Ethernet IP IO. Omron documentation can be found by searching for Omron Cat. No. W506. At the time of this writing, the document can be found here. Install the EDS fi…

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## [Compact RIO](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/compact-rio/1187)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Huumala](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Paul_Huumala)\
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**Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/compact-rio/1187 "2023-05-31T17:59:12Z")

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The Compact RIO family from National Instruments has a real-time operating system. Our RMC LabVIEW drivers do not support this real-time operating system. To communicate with the RMC, options are: Communicate via Eth…

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## [Comunicating with Beckoff bk7200](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/comunicating-with-beckoff-bk7200/1252)

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**Author:** [@Joaquim](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Joaquim)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/comunicating-with-beckoff-bk7200/1252 "2024-03-14T16:04:46Z")

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Anyone can help comunicating with beckoff bk7200 in/out cards

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## [Studio 5000 can't find RMC EDS file](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/studio-5000-cant-find-rmc-eds-file/635)

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**Author:** [@Paul\_Huumala](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Paul_Huumala)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/studio-5000-cant-find-rmc-eds-file/635 "2019-10-08T23:15:59Z")

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Problem The RMC’s EDS file is not available in the Rockwell Software Studio 5000 Catalog, even though it was added. Background To use RMCs with Rockwell’s PLCs, the following steps are normally taken in Studio 5000: …

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## [Advanced motion control](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/advanced-motion-control/1228)

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**Author:** [@HUVVA](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/HUVVA)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/advanced-motion-control/1228 "2024-01-01T15:55:32Z")

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Hi Delta and Peter N I know you and your company have been essential in many fluid power (hydraulic) motion control projects. Can you please name a few of the most challenging projects Delta has been involved in when it…

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