# RMCTools **URL:** https://forum.deltamotion.com/c/slug/rmctools/8.md [Latest](https://forum.deltamotion.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.deltamotion.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.deltamotion.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the RMCTools category](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/about-the-rmctools-category/13)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
Discuss and troubleshoot RMCTools along with RMC70, RMC150, and RMC200 motion controllers. --- ## [Force vs. Actuator Position Control](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/force-vs-actuator-position-control/1546)
**Author:** [@NDI\_Test](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/NDI_Test)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/force-vs-actuator-position-control/1546 "2026-09-15T13:47:59Z")
I am working on actuator load-stroke control, to control force applied to actuator while test actuator extends and retracts. We have a separate load actuator with Star servo valve, load cell linking the two actuators and… --- ## [Event log to plot time](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/event-log-to-plot-time/1539)
**Author:** [@cshoemaker](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/cshoemaker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/event-log-to-plot-time/1539 "2026-08-17T19:12:39Z")
Is there a way to plot time as it is shown in the event log? I can only see straight counters of seconds from UTC or I am guessing from power on. Currently, I am trying to relate a few things happening in other parts o… --- ## [Simulate Position to Single Input Force Control - RMC75](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/simulate-position-to-single-input-force-control-rmc75/1532)
**Author:** [@SchaefflerSMB](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/SchaefflerSMB)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/simulate-position-to-single-input-force-control-rmc75/1532 "2026-06-23T15:19:04Z")
An RMC75E will be used for dual control (position / single input force). For simulation purposes, a curve has been created to generate a force as a function of position. A ‘Move Absolute (20)’ causes a variable tied to… --- ## [Modify I/O card layout without defaulting Axis definition](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/modify-i-o-card-layout-without-defaulting-axis-definition/469)
**Author:** [@PaulP](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/PaulP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/modify-i-o-card-layout-without-defaulting-axis-definition/469 "2026-01-15T12:01:36Z")
I was working on a RMC200 project recently where I had generated a program using CA4 output cards. Between the time the program was created and the hardware was installed, we changed to CV8 output cards instead, and the … --- ## [Noise Error Rate - Where do I go to change it?](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/noise-error-rate-where-do-i-go-to-change-it/1470)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/noise-error-rate-where-do-i-go-to-change-it/1470 "2026-01-12T17:49:58Z")
I have read the help file to see where to change it, but I can’t find it anywhere. I have an encoder with a resolution of 65536 ppr, and I keep getting random Noise Error faults. Eric --- ## [Limiting force limit to a positive value, in the decreasing direction](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/limiting-force-limit-to-a-positive-value-in-the-decreasing-direction/1466)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Paso](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Jacob_Paso)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/limiting-force-limit-to-a-positive-value-in-the-decreasing-direction/1466 "2025-11-17T20:16:44Z")
In most RMC applications that use force limit mode, the force must be limited to a positive value, and must be limited in the direction of increasing force. This means that the force should not exceed that positive value… --- ## [About Output Faulted Error](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/about-output-faulted-error/1458)
**Author:** [@sun\_xx](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/sun_xx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/about-output-faulted-error/1458 "2025-10-10T20:43:35Z")
Hello, I want to know the specific criteria for determining the the Output Faulted Error. I am currently using a CA4 to connect to a Moog G761 servo valve. The Output Type of The CA4 is set to +/- 20mA. The servo valves… --- ## [Transducer Noise](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/transducer-noise/180)
**Author:** [@nualartlee](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/nualartlee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2012, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/transducer-noise/180 "2012-06-14T23:35:11Z")
Hello, Just a brief request for advice. I have attached a plot with the four active 4-20 mA signals coming in to my RMC, and I would love your opinion on the loud noise I get on Cap and Rod signals (WOB channel A and B … --- ## [Regarding the superposition of adjustable amplitude and frequency sine waves in point-to-point motion](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/regarding-the-superposition-of-adjustable-amplitude-and-frequency-sine-waves-in-point-to-point-motion/1441)
**Author:** [@phil.liu](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/phil.liu)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/regarding-the-superposition-of-adjustable-amplitude-and-frequency-sine-waves-in-point-to-point-motion/1441 "2025-06-28T16:35:06Z")
Hello, One of our clients has a requirement for a cold extrusion project. They need to superimpose small-amplitude, high-frequency sine waves during the point-to-point positioning process, and they need to be able to se… --- ## [Connect to RMC150 Through CLX chassis](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/connect-to-rmc150-through-clx-chassis/1312)
**Author:** [@samuraimarc](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/samuraimarc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/connect-to-rmc150-through-clx-chassis/1312 "2025-06-26T11:33:25Z")
Is there a way to connect to the RMC150 using the backplane of a CLX chassis? My connection to the PLC is through ethernet card in slot 16 with ip of 10...\* and RMC’s are on slot 3 with IP 192.168... I tired putting the … --- ## [Feasibility of sinusoidal profiles with servo-actuator at small displacements](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/feasibility-of-sinusoidal-profiles-with-servo-actuator-at-small-displacements/1440)
**Author:** [@DINN](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/DINN)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 4:56am UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/feasibility-of-sinusoidal-profiles-with-servo-actuator-at-small-displacements/1440 "2025-06-11T04:56:32Z")
Hello All, Currently we are testing one servo-actuator with 0.5mm displacement @ 0.5Hz frequency. What we found is that actual position profile is not following targeted one at position where cylinder changes its direc… --- ## [RMC 200 with Allen Bradley control logix v34](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/rmc-200-with-allen-bradley-control-logix-v34/1402)
**Author:** [@mattcarter](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/mattcarter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/rmc-200-with-allen-bradley-control-logix-v34/1402 "2025-02-20T23:32:06Z")
I’m having trouble exporting from delta to Allen Bradley when I import rungs there’s always an error the error states there’s an issue on line 325 with name which when I open with a notepad and look the name is a status … --- ## [Output Saturated Error](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/output-saturated-error/1381)
**Author:** [@cory.conroy](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/cory.conroy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/output-saturated-error/1381 "2025-02-03T18:51:21Z")
I have a machine that has 2 different heads that can run independently. Lets call them Head 1 and Head 2 to have a reference point. I have a RMX150E with 2 I/O cards. I have 2 axis per Head. I have a valve for each axis … --- ## [How can I use RMC Tool for analog control?](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/how-can-i-use-rmc-tool-for-analog-control/1334)
**Author:** [@sbkin2003](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/sbkin2003)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/how-can-i-use-rmc-tool-for-analog-control/1334 "2024-11-19T02:21:52Z")
Hello, I’m new to using the RMC 200 and am currently testing it for the first time. I’m working with a setup as shown in the attached image, where I plan to control the Torque Cell (on the right side, Green) and AC-S… --- ## [Peter can you help me about ftp://ftp.deltacompsys.com/。](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/peter-can-you-help-me-about-ftp-ftp-deltacompsys-com/263)
**Author:** [@mars\_bruce\_lee](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/mars_bruce_lee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/peter-can-you-help-me-about-ftp-ftp-deltacompsys-com/263 "2024-11-18T19:06:04Z")
in the previous forum, you repeatedly referred to the ftp://ftp.deltacompsys.com/。 e.g. plctalk.net/qanda/printthrea … 2533&pp=15 ,there is “ftp://ftp.deltacompsys.com/public/NG...CM%20Proof.pdf” I want to download … --- ## [Collision avoidance zones](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/collision-avoidance-zones/1323)
**Author:** [@jwgary](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/jwgary)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/collision-avoidance-zones/1323 "2024-10-22T22:34:25Z")
I’m looking to control 3 axes where the positions of the first two axes will cause a collision with the third at certain position combinations. I have a table of allowable position limits. For some positions of axes 1&2… --- ## [RMC150 Target not Following Command](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/rmc150-target-not-following-command/1319)
**Author:** [@SawmillElectricians](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/SawmillElectricians)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/rmc150-target-not-following-command/1319 "2024-10-11T20:29:51Z")
We are controlling bunks on a Headrig Carriage with and RMC 150 with a Allen Bradley Studio 5000 V36. Problem we are having is very intermittent, sometimes it will not happen for 3-4 days and sometimes it will happen few… --- ## [How could I get the transfer function from the RMCTools?](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/how-could-i-get-the-transfer-function-from-the-rmctools/1305)
**Author:** [@ZHUTING](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/ZHUTING)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/how-could-i-get-the-transfer-function-from-the-rmctools/1305 "2024-09-04T09:08:56Z")
Hello, Could you tell me How I could get the transfer function of the system from the RMCTools? Thanks --- ## [Gain calculator could not be used when the axis type is "Velocity"](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/gain-calculator-could-not-be-used-when-the-axis-type-is-velocity/1289)
**Author:** [@ZHUTING](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/ZHUTING)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/gain-calculator-could-not-be-used-when-the-axis-type-is-velocity/1289 "2024-07-26T00:48:15Z")
When the axis type is “Velocity” Gain calculator can not be used. Hydraulic motor is controled by a high performance proportional valve in our project. Because the speed acc of hydraulic motor is 0.2%FS,I would like to… --- ## [Commissioning an RMC200 from multiple RMCTools sessions](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/commissioning-an-rmc200-from-multiple-rmctools-sessions/1184)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Huumala](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Paul_Huumala)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/commissioning-an-rmc200-from-multiple-rmctools-sessions/1184 "2023-05-19T22:00:56Z")
Problem: The RMC200 supports up to 50 axes of control. When commissioning a system with this many axes of control, a preferred approach is to have multiple control engineers working simultaneously to tune and configure … --- ## [How do I tell the RMC150 to not drive the MDT valves because when Hydraulic Unit is not running?](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/how-do-i-tell-the-rmc150-to-not-drive-the-mdt-valves-because-when-hydraulic-unit-is-not-running/1260)
**Author:** [@TheBuj](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/TheBuj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/how-do-i-tell-the-rmc150-to-not-drive-the-mdt-valves-because-when-hydraulic-unit-is-not-running/1260 "2024-04-02T17:40:16Z")
I noticed when the hydraulic unit is turned off that the RMC150 is still driving the valves at 10v. What’s the easiest way to tell the RMC to not drive the valves? I use ethenet/ip with an allen-bradley PLC --- ## [About flash write times](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/about-flash-write-times/281)
**Author:** [@mars\_bruce\_lee](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/mars_bruce_lee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2014, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/about-flash-write-times/281 "2014-02-24T17:33:33Z")
how many times of flash writing. --- ## [about ssi clock rate](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/about-ssi-clock-rate/272)
**Author:** [@mars\_bruce\_lee](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/mars_bruce_lee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2014, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/about-ssi-clock-rate/272 "2014-02-25T18:33:17Z")
How should i select ssi clock rate? There are two rate clock rate 230k and 921k. Is 921K better than 230k when encoder can receive 921k? When i select 921k， what should i consider？ LOOP time？ encoder？ or else？ --- ## [what‘s the Structure of memory？](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/what-s-the-structure-of-memory/289)
**Author:** [@mars\_bruce\_lee](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/mars_bruce_lee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2014, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/what-s-the-structure-of-memory/289 "2014-02-28T22:29:26Z")
what‘s the Structure of memory？It includes flash and NVRAM and else？ When the program runs，it runs in NVRAM？ I notice that in the manual ,it reference “the precedence on boot-up is (1) NVRAM, (2) Flash, (3) zero.” Wha… --- ## [Steady State Oscillations when system pressure is increased](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/steady-state-oscillations-when-system-pressure-is-increased/1243)
**Author:** [@cgfalk](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/cgfalk)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/steady-state-oscillations-when-system-pressure-is-increased/1243 "2024-03-13T11:59:23Z")
Using an RMC75 with very simple timed motions. The motions are very smooth, no overshoot. There is a steady state oscillation that seems to happen no seeming reason of very low frequency from 0.5 Hz to 6 Hz. This syst… --- ## [Uploading program without having original program](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/uploading-program-without-having-original-program/1246)
**Author:** [@Macsnoogins](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Macsnoogins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/uploading-program-without-having-original-program/1246 "2024-02-14T20:19:57Z")
I have an older RMC75 that, over time, the original program was lost on our server. They are wanting to upload what is currently in the controller without a base program. Is it possible to upload the program within the c… --- ## [Leveling Press Gearing Problem](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/leveling-press-gearing-problem/1237)
**Author:** [@rwilson](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/rwilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/leveling-press-gearing-problem/1237 "2024-01-02T18:40:32Z")
Hey everyone, I was following along the webinar that talks about leveling presses and gearing the physical axes to a virtual and outer control loop. I have all the code setup exactly as in the video, and am trying to ge… --- ## [Speed override](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/speed-override/1222)
**Author:** [@Mika](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/Mika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/speed-override/1222 "2023-11-10T07:16:14Z")
Hello, RMC150 controlling 6 axis. Speed, acceleration and deceleration times are set as a fixed values at the startup of the machine. Now I was requested to limit the speeds in one specific case. Like when this conditio… --- ## [RMC150E UI/O Simulator](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/rmc150e-ui-o-simulator/214)
**Author:** [@DeltaJohn](https://forum.deltamotion.com/u/DeltaJohn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.deltamotion.com/t/rmc150e-ui-o-simulator/214 "2013-06-11T17:34:30Z")
RMC150E UI/O cards can be used as a servo simulator. Each card can simulate two axes. This document outlines the procedure for setting up a UI/O card as a servo simulator. Axis setup In the Axis Definitions create a n… [Next page](https://forum.deltamotion.com/c/slug/rmctools/8.md?page=1)